Yolanda K.H. Bogan, Ph.D.

Leona M Johnson

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-599-3014
OFFICE
Psychology

 

Office Hours

Gore Education Complex, Room #208

Tuesday/Thursday • 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Current Semester Schedule

DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development • 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
EDP 2002E Educational Psychology • Online 

About Me

After completing her undergraduate degree at Jackson State University and MBA from Strayer University, Dr. Johnson earned a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Howard University. Dr. Johnson also completed a dual doctoral internship as a researcher at the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Inc., and the Educational Research Service (ERS) where she co-authored a book on “What We Know About: Culture and Learning.”

Dr. Johnson has extensive experience working with corporate companies such as IBM, Loral, and Lockheed Martin in various positions including Program Management and Small Business Mentorship. She began her teaching career as an adjunct professor at Howard University. Since then, Dr. Johnson has taught in various higher education settings. She has over 20 years of experience teaching in higher education having worked as a Psychology Professor, Department Chair, Assistant Dean, and Doctoral Dissertation Chair. Dr. Johnson is very passionate about teaching and learning. She is student-centered and genuinely focused on giving back to her students and the community.

Dr. Johnson is seeking serious and highly motivated graduate thesis students and active research assistants.

Dr. Johnson joined the Department of Psychology at FAMU in Fall 2019. Additionally, she serves as the Psychology Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Dr. Johnson is excited about working with the students, faculty, community stakeholders and actively serving the Department of Psychology.

Areas of Interest

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Shopping 

Education

  • Howard University, Washington, DC
    Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Specialty)
    Sub-specialty: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Dissertation: Learning Preferences of Fifth Grade Students in Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan Elementary Schools.


    Dual Doctoral Internship
    1.Researcher at the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Inc., Fairfax, VA.
    2.Educational Research Service (ERS) (Alexandria, VA). Co-Authored a Book on “Culture and Learning”.

  • Howard University, Washington, DC
    M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

  • Strayer University, Washington, DC
    M.S. in Business Administration
    Thesis: Customer Satisfaction in Consumer Retailing.

  • Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
    B.A. in Modern Foreign Languages
    Thesis: Customer Satisfaction in Consumer Retailing.

  • Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, VA 
    Diploma, Program Management

Work History

 

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AT FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY (FAMU), TALLAHASSEE, FL

  • Associate Professor & Undergraduate Program Coodinator • 09/2026 - Present
    Department of Psychology, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

  • Assistant Professor & Undergraduate Program Coordinator • 08/2019 - 8/2026
    Department of Psychology, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
    (Begin this position 08/2020)


PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS (ADJUNCT)

  • Senior Doctoral Adjunct • Fall 2018 - Summer 2019
    Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
    Taught Online Dissertation Courses: RES 885, DIS 955 and 960

  • Adjunct Professor • Spring 2019 - Summer 2019
    Liberty University
    Taught EDUC 521 and EDUC 606 (Online Graduate Classes)

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, HAMPTON, VA

  • Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor • Aug, 2017- Jun, 2018
    Hampton University, Hampton, VA

  • Assistant to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor • 07/2016 - 08/2017
    Hampton University, Hampton, VA

  • Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology • 08/2014 - 06/2016
    Hampton University, Hampton, VA

  • Associate Professor, Department of Psychology • 05/2013 - 06/2018
    Hampton University, Hampton, VA

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology • 08/2004 - 05/2013
    Hampton University, Hampton, VA

  • Assistant Professor, Continuing Education Division • 08/2009 - 05/2013
    Hampton University, Hampton, VA
    Taught various courses, including: Black Psychology, Social Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Interpersonal Communications


PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS (OTHER)

  • Professor of Human Growth and Development (Adjunct Position) • Summers of 2004, 2005 and 2006
    Howard University, Washington, DC
    Transition to Teaching (T3) Program; Taught Summer Graduate Course in Human Growth and Development

Academic Accomplishments

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Johnson, L. (2026). Artificial Intelligence Use among College Students: Implications for Classroom Learning. NSSA Technology Journal (14) 1, 33-49.

  • Singleton, G. & Johnson, L., (2025). Warrior Woman: An Examination of the Relationship Between the Superwoman Schema, Emotion Regulation, and PTSD Symptoms in African American Women. Siyabonana. Journal of Africana Studies Special Issue: African-centered Psychology: Places and Spaces We’ve Been and Future Possibilities.

  • Clinkscales, C., Johnson, L., Huang, H. & Li, H. (2025). Treated as an Adult: Parentification. Psychological Health, Academic Motivation, Stress, and Coping among African American Young Adults. International Journal of AfriKan/ Black Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies (IJABPIS).
    ISBN 9798385174485.

  • Johnson, L. (2024). Social Media Use (SMU) Intensity and Wellbeing. National Social Science Technology Journal (12)1, 144-173.

  • Singleton, G., Li, H., Johnson, L., & Singleton, N. (2022). COVID-19 Related Anxiety: How do Coping and Optimism Relate to Substance Use in African American Young Adults? Journal of Community Psychology, 51(6), p.2390-2407. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22863

  • Johnson, L., Tani, N., & Robertson, J. (2021). A Comparison of HBCU Students’ Academic Performance and Perceptions of Course Modalities. Face-to-Face vs. Hybrid vs. Online. National Social Science Technology Journal, 9(1), p.4-18.

  • Johnson, L. (2022). Face-to-Face Teaching in a Pandemic World: What Successful Educators Know. Spring 2022 NSSA Conference Proceedings.

  • Clinkscales, C., Johnson, L., Huang, H., & Li, H. (2022). The Relationship between Parentification, Psychological Health, Stress, and Academic Motivation among African American Young Adults. Proceedings of the Summer 2022 Online Conference of the International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research.

  • Johnson, L. (2022). COVID-19: Classroom Attendance and Academic Achievement. EDULEARN22 Proceedings. 14th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain. doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2022

  • Johnson, L. (2020). Remembering our Past and looking to the Future. Misguided Magazine: The Magazine for Millennials. (Spring 2020 Edition, March, April and May).

  • Johnson, L. (December, 2018). Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Higher Education: The Students’ Voice. In N. Gallavan and L. Putnam (Eds.), ATE Yearbook XXVI Building upon Inspirations and Aspirations with Hope, Courage, and Strength (pp.7-23). Lanham, MD, Roman & Littlefield Publishers.

 

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

  • Johnson, L. M., (2026). AI: Pros, Cons and Best Practices. Pellissippi State Virtual Distance Learning Conference.

  • Johnson, L. M., Chioneso, N., Li, H., & Collins, J. (2026). First Generation Freshman College Students: Academic Success and Retention. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

  • Johnson, L. M. (2026). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use and College Students: A continuation of the Implications of AI for Classroom Learning. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

  • Chioneso, N., Johnson, L., Collins, J., & Li, H. (2026). Boldly RISE: Building an Innovative First-Year Program. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

  • Johnson, L. M. (June 25, 2025). Social Media Use (SMU), Well-being, and Academic Performance. Pellissippi State Virtual Distance Learning Conference.

  • Johnson, L. M.(March 24, 2025). Social Media Addiction, Sleep and Academic Performance. Interventions to promote Better Academic and Health Outcomes. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

  • Johnson, L. M.(March 10, 2025). Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use and Students: Implications for Classroom Learning. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Courses Taught At FAMU

  • Human Growth and Development
  • Educational Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Thesis I and Thesis II