Background
Johnson, Galen W. was born on October 15, 1947 in Oakland, Nebraska, United States. Son of Dwain W. and Mina A. (Wullenwaber) Johnson.
Johnson, Galen W. was born on October 15, 1947 in Oakland, Nebraska, United States. Son of Dwain W. and Mina A. (Wullenwaber) Johnson.
Bachelor in Engineering, Wayne State College, 1969. Master of Science in Engineering, Wayne State College, 1970.
Elementary teacher, Oakland (Nebraska) Public Schools, 1969; secondary mathematics instructor, Des Moines Public Schools, 1971-1985; chairman mathematics central academic, Des Moines Public Schools, 1985-1990; supervisor gifted and talented, Des Moines Public Schools, since 1991.
Board trustees Wayne (Nebraska) State College, since 1973. Coach Urbandale (Iowa) Soccer Organization, 1983-1985. Leader Boy Scouts American Urbandale, 1985-1990.
Mentor Lutheran Church American, Des Moines, since 1991. Lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, since 1970. Member National Education Association, National Council Teachers of Mathematics (Presidential Excellence award 1983, 89), National Association Gifted Children, Blue Key National Honor Society (president), Tau Kappa Epsilon (officer), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Pamela J., July 3, 1971. Children: Erik W., Amy J., Karl E.