Tracy J. Johnson is married to Brian L. Johnson, and they have two children: Rylie Brianne Johnson and Benjamin Ross Johnson. A teacher for thirteen years at Cedar Bluff, Mrs. Johnson entered education as a result of the influences upon her life: "I originally chose education as a career because of the wonderful high school teachers that inspired me to become a teacher myself. My teachers were all such positive role models for me. I loved, admired, and respected those men and women who dedicated their lives to helping young people, and I realized what an impact they had upon the students they taught. To enter into a field of education became the obvious career choice for me because I wanted to help others have a positive school experience just as I had. Teaching English and history became my career goal since I had always favored these subjects in high school. My final decision to become a teacher was made when I decided to pursue a career in which I could make a difference in the lives of young people." Mrs. Johnson graduated from Cedar Bluff High School in 1988. While in school, she was awarded DAR Good Citizenship, Honor Student, Who's Who Among High School Students, Outstanding Student, All-Area Volleyball, Academic All-American, Homecoming Queen, Varsity Cheerleader captain, Class officer, Beta Club vice president, SGA president, yearbook Co-editor, FHA officer, FFA sweetheart, newspaper staff, and Teen Involvement. Mrs. Johnson attended Jacksonville State University for four years. She received a BS in English and history. She then returned to earn her Master of Science degree in English in 1994. Her accomplishments in college include graduating Magna Cum Laude and Dean's List. While also attending college, Mrs. Johnson was a JSU Marching Southerners Ballerina. The professional and civic affiliations in which Mrs. Johnson is involved are as follows: Delta Kappa Gamma, AEA, NEA, CCEA, and Pine Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson has sponsored various clubs and organizations at Cedar Bluff: Junior Beta Club, 11 years; Junior Class sponsor, 6 yrs; and Varsity Cheerleader sponsor, 2 yrs, Drama Club, 5 years, Academic Excellence, 5 years. Mrs. Johnson taught at Model Middle School, Rome, Georgia, before coming to Cedar Bluff.

Philosophy of Education:
 "Education has improved and changed dramatically since I was in high school. There have been improvements made to buildings and facilities, challenging classes added to the curriculum, and technology integrated into virtually every classroom. Today, our students are connected to the world in a way that was only a dream when I was in school. New, more difficult graduation exams have led us to hold our students to the highest standards. More rigid graduation requirements emphasize the importance of students and teachers working together to achieve success under these tougher standards. All of these changes and advancements in education have been made so that we can better prepare our students for the future. To me, education has expanded and taken on a variety of roles throughout the years. We as educators are not only teachers of subjects and objectives, but teachers of morals, values, and character as well. Education is about preparing young people for life. Educators have been given the enormous responsibility to teach students more than just the curriculum. Teachers are now expected to instruct students on how to be morally and ethically minded. As a teacher, I try to encourage my students to be upstanding, productive young people who make good decisions. This is often a tremendous challenge considering that we teach students from all different walks of life. My job as a teacher is a challenge that offers rewards of great proportions. My desire to help the young people I teach enables me to accept these challenges and work to do my best. I am proud to be an educator. It is my hope to fulfill these obligations to the students I teach and make a positive impact on the lives I touch."