Carron “CeeJay” Johnson has been elected American Federation of Teachers – Missouri president. Nominated for the position from the floor during a September conference, Johnson earned the support of more than 3,000 AFT-Missouri members.
Johnson, the third African American female to hold this statewide position, brings over 15 years of experience in education and advocacy for underserved communities. She has been a member of Local 420 in St. Louis for the past nine years and most recently served as the vice president of support staff.
“Our students today are our leaders in the workforce tomorrow. Missouri’s students deserve to be taught by the best and always come in contact with the best. It takes all of us, for all of us to thrive,” said Johnson.