Dr. Marcus Wayne Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. He was born and raised in Houston, TX. Before pursing graduate degrees, he worked as a public-school teacher and congressional liaison.

Dr. Johnson is the author of the book entitled, “B through Y: The Underdog’s Process of Seizing Opportunity, Control, and Respect,” which examines individuals, groups, companies, sports teams, and nations that reached success, despite being considered underdogs. He has published in multiple journals such as, Theory & Research in Social Education, Urban Education, Educational Studies, and Race, Ethnicity and Education. Fondly known as ‘MJ,’ he has taught, presented, and spoken both nationally and internationally, including co-leading study-abroad programs in Cape Town, South Africa. His mission remains to blend academic research with the informal experiences, narratives, and knowledge of marginalized individuals and communities.