Mary C. Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Film Department, died on Thursday, November 25, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Johnson received both her masters degree in English education and her Ph.D. in film studies and English education from Ohio State University. She joined the University of Central Florida faculty in 1991 after teaching at Florida State University. She spent a number of summers teaching at Holllins University as a Visiting Associate Professor. Dr. Johnson was a beloved teacher concerned with critical and creative writing skills of middle school and secondary school students as well as honing the script writing skills of undergraduate and graduate students. She worked closely with students who often sought her advice and critiques long after they graduated. She chaired 3 MFA committees and worked diligently to create an award for best undergraduate screenplay. She worked extensively as Chair of curriculum committees developing both the undergraduate and MFA programs.
