Fayetteville State University announced its appointment of Chandrika Johnson, Ph.D. as the Interim Dean of the College of Education. 

Currently, Johnson is a professor of Health Education in the Department of Health, Physical, and Secondary Education at the institution. She will assume her new role on Jan. 1. 

“I’m excited at the opportunity to work with the College of Education to fulfill FSU’s mission of training outstanding future educators and graduates,” said Johnson.

Before her work began at Fayetteville State University, Johnson taught health and P.E. in the Cumberland County Schools system. She has also worked in health education for hospitals and a variety of nonprofits over the years. 

She began teaching health education at Fayetteville State in 2005 and is responsible for the development of the first on-line classes in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Human Services that happened in 2007. 

Johnson’s hard work and great achievements led to her receiving the Fayetteville State University Teacher of the Year Award (2019-2020) and the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award (2021-2022).

“I continue to be impressed by the commitment to and passion for the mission, values, and purpose of the College of Education that is so evident in the work of the college's faculty, staff, and students,” said Dr. Leach, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “I am confident that Dr. Johnson will continue this work, ensuring the College of Education continues its tradition of educating tomorrow’s teachers and administrators.”