Helen L. Johnson
Helen L. Johnson is a former educator in the Hardeman County School System. She has served as an assistant principal at Central High School in Bolivar, TN. Additionally, she has served as an English teacher and cheerleader sponsor. Prior to relocating in Hardeman County, Helen was employed by the Lefore School System in Greenwood, MS. She taught Middle School English.
Helen’s professional involvement included serving as President of the Hardeman County Education Association and Vice President of the West Tennessee Education Association. During her tenure as an educator, in the Hardeman County School System, Helen served as chairperson and committee member on several committees. For example, the school system’s English Committee and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Also, as an English teacher, Helen sponsored several trips to Europe for high school students.
Helen is highly active in the community. She is a former member of the Bolivar Energy Authority Electric Board. Further, she serves on the board of the Bolivar Community Hospital. Also, Helen serves as a member on the Hardeman County Drug Recovery Court and the Foster Review Board.
Helen has received numerous accolades for her service in education and the community. For example, she has received the Hardeman County Education Association Award and Service Award from the Bolivar Energy Authority. Further, she was cited as the “Zeta of the Year” from Mu Zeta Zeta Chapter and Women’s Service Award from God’s House of Promise Church in Bolivar, TN. Additionally, Helen has received an award from the Hardeman County Black History Commission for untiring support.
Helen received her Education Specialist Degree and Master’s Degree in English from Jackson State University, in Jackson, MS. Additionally, she received the Bachelor of Science Degree in English from Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS. Helen has taken courses and attended numerous workshops in Education Administration and Supervision.
Helen is involved in community activities. She is a member and past president of Mu Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. in Bolivar, TN. As a member of the sorority, she participates in community service projects and activities. Currently, she assists in dispensing food to needy families in the Bolivar Community.
Helen is as member of St. Paul C.M.E. Church in Bolivar, TN. She has served in numerous leadership positions in the church.