e-communication
instructor profile

Joel
Johns
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Johns is the Web Design and Foundations of e-Communication instructor here in e-Communication. He began teaching at Olathe Northwest in 2018.
Mr. Johns came to e-Communication after many years in corporate America as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer and Brand Marketing Manager as well as owning his own web design business for over 15 years. He continues to design and develop websites in 2022 as a freelancer to keep his skills current in the industry. One of Mr. Johns’ favorite things from College was appearing at various events around the midwest as Gumby.
Mr. Johns has taught Web Design at the Art Institutes International and recently Johnson County Community College part-time for the last 7 years and will soon accent that role at JCCC with a similar part-time online position at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU.edu).
Mr. Johns always tells everybody that his job here in e-Communication is the “best job he has ever had in his life” because of the amazing e-Comm kids and the team he works with, but he truly means it!
courses:
Foundations of e-Communication
Web Design I & II
Web Design III & IV
Senior Capstone – Interactive Media (Web Design)
EDUCATION:
Master of Information Technology (MIT) in Web Design – Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design – Kansas State University
AWARDS/Certifications:
2021 OPSF Classroom Grant Recipient for Mobile First Design Prototype
CONTACT INFO:
jbjohns@olatheschools.org
(913) 780-7150, ext. 2116
Office Location: ONWHS Rm. 2116