Clemson University Youth Development Leadership

🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, the 2025 recipient of the Youth Development Teaching Award! This award recognizes one outstanding instructor in the Clemson University Youth Development Leadership (YDL) M.S. Degree Program, the YDL Graduate Certificate Program, or the Youth Development Studies minor. Supported by the William H. Quinn Faculty Excellence Fund, it honors exceptional teaching and supports continued professional development.

Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson is a dedicated educator and accomplished children’s book author in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. She has written more than 25 children’s books, including No Fear for Freedom: The Story of the Friendship 9 and H.O.M.E. (Hear Our Message Everyone), a collaborative project with students to raise awareness about homelessness.

In YDL courses such as Creative Activities for Youth and Delivering Effective Youth Programs, Dr. Johnson inspires students through her creativity, her commitment to service learning, and her passion for youth development.

We’re proud to have Dr. Johnson shaping the next generation of leaders here at Clemson! 🐅

Orientation for the 2025 YDL MS cohort included youth development sessions, writing workshops, and team-building at the Clemson Outdoor Lab. 🌿📚🤝