Timothy H. Johnson
Throughout his careers in education and the criminal justice field, one key element of his life has been a commitment to children. As a candidate for the 38th Kansas House seat, Tim Johnson has pledged to continue his efforts as a conservative "for kids and education."
He began his professional career in law enforcement, where he served for 31 years. He rose to the rank of undersheriff in Wyandotte County, and would later serve as a chief of police in Lindsborg, Kansas. He also served as a Special Investigator for the State of Kansas in child abuse cases. |
Wife Linda and Tim at Pittsburg State graduation.
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After retiring from public safety, he entered the world of education through the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ Teaching Fellows Program. He also served as an elected member of the Piper School Board.
The best advice given to Timothy Johnson is “Never Quit.” That advice was given to him by his high school football coach and it is advice that he continues to give to others. That never quit attitude has served him well.
For the last nine years, he has been teaching social studies and criminal justice at Basehor-Linwood High School, where he is a successful athletic coach in football and power lifting. His men’s and women’s high school power lifting teams won a combined total of 18 Kansas State Championships during the 11 years he coached them.
He has received several honors including Kansas High School Teacher of the Year in 2014, was named by the Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club as KCKs Educator of the Year in 2008, and Outstanding Official by the Public Education Task Force in 1988 for his work in an anti-drug program while in the criminal justice field.
The best advice given to Timothy Johnson is “Never Quit.” That advice was given to him by his high school football coach and it is advice that he continues to give to others. That never quit attitude has served him well.
For the last nine years, he has been teaching social studies and criminal justice at Basehor-Linwood High School, where he is a successful athletic coach in football and power lifting. His men’s and women’s high school power lifting teams won a combined total of 18 Kansas State Championships during the 11 years he coached them.
He has received several honors including Kansas High School Teacher of the Year in 2014, was named by the Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club as KCKs Educator of the Year in 2008, and Outstanding Official by the Public Education Task Force in 1988 for his work in an anti-drug program while in the criminal justice field.
Mr. J during class mock trial
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Tim has a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, a master’s degree in administration of justice from Wichita State University, and a master’s degree in education from Pittsburg State University. He is a graduate of the Kansas Law Enforcement Academy.
Tim and his wife have been married 35 years and they are the proud parents of five children and eight grandchildren. The family attends the Trinity Family of Faith Lutheran Church in Basehor where Tim is an Elder. As part of his faith commitment, Mr. Johnson is a frequent speaker to children events and he publishes a website, "Messages For Children." |
Johnson's 5 children at promotion ceremony of son Branden to Major.
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VFW Voice of Democracy Award
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