Happiness is a Choice. Dr. Johnson has worked in education for over 20 years, from coaching basketball at Ladue High School, his alma mater, to earning a Ed.D from Maryville University in Educational Leadership. Today, he is Brentwood High School’s first African American principal. In the life of a high school administrator, no day ever looks the same. Coach Dr. J sat with us to talk about his journey and what makes HIM burn.