Anna Johnson
Email: ae-johnson@bethel.edu
Job title
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Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences
Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
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Johnson is a developmental psychologist who studies the development of emotion, stress, and self-regulation throughout the lifespan. Her research aims to identify psychological and biological factors that support resilience for children, adolescents, caregivers, and communities.
Started at Bethel
2025
Education
- St. Olaf College - B.A. in Psychology, Biology, 2008
- University of Minnesota - M.A. in Developmental Psychology, 2010
- University of Minnesota - Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, 2013
Biography
Anna Johnson received her bachelor's in psychology and biology at St. Olaf College, and her master's and doctorate in child psychology at the University of Minnesota. Her research aims to identify individual and social factors that support positive coping and resilience for children and caregivers. Anna has enjoyed teaching undergraduates at St. Thomas, St. Olaf, and Macalester, and she looks forward to putting down roots at Bethel. In her free time, she likes to hike, camp, and explore outdoor spaces, especially along the North Shore of Lake Superior.