My name is Tonja Johnson. For the past 20 years, I have been actively engaged in the field of communications as both a student and a practitioner. I've spent much of my career as an administrator and communications instructor at universities across the Southeast.
+ more bio informationFor many of us, the act of burning the midnight oil is all too common. And while the reasons for consistently working late can be both valid and honorable, we can sometimes do more harm than good, to both ourselves and our organizations, when we make work our second home.It wasn't until I woke up one morning and sprayed my ha... More..
Malcolm Forbes suggests that "Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." It is, then, my belief that nothing is more valuable in this period of human existence than education, for it is only through education that citizens will come to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to survive and thrive in... More..
Reminiscing on "The Field of Screams"From the time that I was eight until I reached 18, many of my childhood mornings began with my grandmother's favorite words, "Wake up, gal. The world is passing you by!"Although I never had the guts to say it aloud, in my mind, I would always respond with a resounding 'Let it pass!' becaus... More..
If you asked the average person what public relations is all about, their response would probably include something about developing press releases, working with the media, and helping companies shape and maintain their image. In today's professional world, however, public relations (or PR as it is commonly referred) involves... More..
Aluminum foil is, by far, one of the most versatile products used in the average household. There are literally dozens of very practical uses for foil, but the following are a few of the more creative ways that my friends and I have used it over the years:1. Cleaning the Grill-If you can't seem to find your grill brush, use a... More..
When it comes to buying a gift for that special lady in your life, the most important thing to remember is that catchy cliches can kill you.Listening to old sayings like "It's the thought that counts" or "A hug is a great gift-one size fits all, and it's easy to exchange" are liable to get you a pink slip or land you in the d... More..
Defining "critical thinking" as a concept is often like asking someone to interpret Scripture in that it is generally defined or interpreted differently, depending on the context or the field for which the definition is being used.In a statement for the National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking Instruction, Michael... More..
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