Danny E. Johnson
Associate Professor
Dr. Johnson has 48 years of experience in Recreation Therapy with 12 years of clinical practice with an additional 30 years of teaching. He worked 8 years for the VA in 4 hospitals; served as a corporate Director of Activity Therapy for Rivendell of America Hosp. Corp. and 5 years with Center for Recreation and Disability Studies at UNC Chapel Hill.
Education
PhD in Special Education and Therapeutic Recreation, UNC Chapel Hill
MEd in Therapeutic Recreation, University of Memphis
BS in Education, Morningside College
Specialization in Teaching
Dr. Johnson specializes in RT interventions, movement for people with disabilities, and internship supervision
Research Interests
Social interaction, adapted sports, friendship, mindfulness
Professional Service
Board of Directors -ACCESS of Wilmington
Board of Directors-ATRA
Board of Directors-ATRA Foundation
Board of Directors-
Community Engagement
Founder-ACCESS of Wilmington
Honors & Awards
The 2016 Health Care Hero-Community Outreach
The 2003 Laura Thomas Award from the North Carolina Association on Higher Education and Disability,
The 2006 New Hanover Public Schools-Closing the Gap Award,
The 2010 Excellence in Education Award from the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, and
The 2013 UNCW Inclusive Excellence Award.