Background
JOHNSON, Silvia was born on May 11, 1883 in Iceland, N. Dakota. Son of Kristjan and Johanna (Magnusson) Johnson.
County Superin tendent of Schools
JOHNSON, Silvia was born on May 11, 1883 in Iceland, N. Dakota. Son of Kristjan and Johanna (Magnusson) Johnson.
Grade School, Mountain, N. Dakota. High School, N. Dakota. Normal School, Mayville.
N. Dakota; University of N. Dakota, Bachelor of Science. Entitled to a Superintendent and Principal certificate. And holds a Professor Life’s certificate.
Began as teacher 1901.
Elected Company Superintendent of Schools for Pembina Company, N. Dakota, 1926. During term as co. supt. introduced in county, a Play Day and Company 8 grade Commencement Exercise, Company Spelling Match and dramatization contest and declamation contest. Made a co.-wide drive on P.T.A. work emphasizing especially rural work.
Organized 48 rural Parent-Teacher Orgs. Director of Extension, on State P.T.A. Bd.
Member: Pi Gamma Mu; Degree of Honor. I.O.G.T.; Women's Christian Temperance Union. National. Education Association (Life).