Norman Van Johnson's Summary
Norman Van Johnson graduated from Atlanta Technical College in 1985 with a degree in Residential Heating, Refrigeration and Ventilation. Immediately after graduating he began his career in apartment maintenance. After only two years he was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor over a staff of six maintenance techs.In 1987, Johnson earned his Georgia HVAC/R Contractor's License.
In the early 1990's, Johnson began subcontracting for a heating and air conditioning company where he began to learn the in's and out's of the HVAC/R industry. While working as a licensed contractor, he was afforded the opportunity to become an HVAC Instructor at Interactive Learning Systems.
In 1994 Norman Van Johnson's career came full circle as he was offered a position for adjunct faculty at Atlanta Technical College. In only one year he was moved up to full time faculty in the Skilled Trades division where he taught several HVAC/R classes. Johnson quickly became one of Atlanta Technical College's top instructors. He began to work with the department chair and other instructors to build the school's technical program and expand their curriculum into their first evening program.
Norman was named Chairperson of the Skilled Trades Department at Atlanta Technical College where he was responsible for curriculum development, staff development and training and the department's budget. During this time, Johnson was nominated Teacher of the Year.
Johnson's passion for technical education and teaching motivated him to start his own company that would mesh his two areas of expertise: technical training and HVAC/R contracting. Johnson founded Associated Air Group which assists technicians to become licensed in Georgia upon completion of their technical training. AAG also provides training and support, field experience, continuing education, career development and job placement assistance. Associated Air Group's training is accredited through the ESCO institute HVAC Excellence.
Norman Van Johnson's Experience
ConsultantH. J. Russell & Company
Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Construction industry
March 2012 – Present (6 months)
Owner, HVAC Instructor, ConsultantAssociated Air Group
2000 – Present (12 years) East Point, GA
Associated Air Group was formed by Norman Johnson to help technicians become licensed in the state of Georgia after completing their HVAC training and support, field experience continuing education, career development and job placement.
HVAC Instructor Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta Technical College
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry
April 1994 – Present (18 years 5 months) Atlanta
Full-time faculty in the Skilled Trades department teaching Principles of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Fundamentals, Basic Electricity, Psychometrics, Gas and Electric Heat, Heat Pump Systems.
Department ChairpersonAtlanta Technical College
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry
August 1997 – May 2002 (4 years 10 months)
• Assisted with departmental curricula review, program development, and textbook review
• Maintained departmental files to include a course syllabi master book, all course tests, quizzes, projects, and test keys
• Evaluated faculty and update the Director of Education as needed and/or required
• Assisted in the interview and orientation of new departmental faculty, acquainted them with policies and procedures of the school and CCi, and served as a mentor in the implementation of effective teaching skills
• Assisted with the development and implementation of a retention plan and oversaw retention of students within program, meeting retention rate in accordance with college, accreditation, and corporate guidelines
• Ensured that overall student satisfaction levels are at 85% or greater
• Instructed classes as assigned, and filled in for absent instructors within the academic program as needed if credentials met company, state, and accreditation standards of the program
• Scheduled and posted office hours to provide academic support to students, tutor if necessary, and provide other assistance as needed
• Planned and organized instructor in-services and conduct in-classroom evaluations of instructional staff
• Participated in faculty meetings, orientations, graduation exercises, and other functions as directed
• Assisted in the preparation of departmental budget
• Ensured that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner
• Performed other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Norman Van Johnson's Honors and Awards
Norman Van Johnson's Skills & Expertise
Norman Van Johnson's Education
Atlanta Technical CollegeAssociate's degree, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVACR)1983 – 1985
Norman Van Johnson graduated from Atlanta Technical College in 1985 with a degree in Residential Heating, Refrigeration and Ventilation. Immediately after graduating he began his career in apartment maintenance. After only two years he was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor over a staff of six maintenance techs.In 1987, Johnson earned his Georgia HVAC/R Contractor's License.
In the early 1990's, Johnson began subcontracting for a heating and air conditioning company where he began to learn the in's and out's of the HVAC/R industry. While working as a licensed contractor, he was afforded the opportunity to become an HVAC Instructor at Interactive Learning Systems.
In 1994 Norman Van Johnson's career came full circle as he was offered a position for adjunct faculty at Atlanta Technical College. In only one year he was moved up to full time faculty in the Skilled Trades division where he taught several HVAC/R classes. Johnson quickly became one of Atlanta Technical College's top instructors. He began to work with the department chair and other instructors to build the school's technical program and expand their curriculum into their first evening program.
Norman was named Chairperson of the Skilled Trades Department at Atlanta Technical College where he was responsible for curriculum development, staff development and training and the department's budget. During this time, Johnson was nominated Teacher of the Year.
Johnson's passion for technical education and teaching motivated him to start his own company that would mesh his two areas of expertise: technical training and HVAC/R contracting. Johnson founded Associated Air Group which assists technicians to become licensed in Georgia upon completion of their technical training. AAG also provides training and support, field experience, continuing education, career development and job placement assistance. Associated Air Group's training is accredited through the ESCO institute HVAC Excellence.
Norman Van Johnson's Experience
ConsultantH. J. Russell & Company
Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Construction industry
March 2012 – Present (6 months)
Owner, HVAC Instructor, ConsultantAssociated Air Group
2000 – Present (12 years) East Point, GA
Associated Air Group was formed by Norman Johnson to help technicians become licensed in the state of Georgia after completing their HVAC training and support, field experience continuing education, career development and job placement.
HVAC Instructor Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta Technical College
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry
April 1994 – Present (18 years 5 months) Atlanta
Full-time faculty in the Skilled Trades department teaching Principles of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Fundamentals, Basic Electricity, Psychometrics, Gas and Electric Heat, Heat Pump Systems.
Department ChairpersonAtlanta Technical College
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry
August 1997 – May 2002 (4 years 10 months)
• Assisted with departmental curricula review, program development, and textbook review
• Maintained departmental files to include a course syllabi master book, all course tests, quizzes, projects, and test keys
• Evaluated faculty and update the Director of Education as needed and/or required
• Assisted in the interview and orientation of new departmental faculty, acquainted them with policies and procedures of the school and CCi, and served as a mentor in the implementation of effective teaching skills
• Assisted with the development and implementation of a retention plan and oversaw retention of students within program, meeting retention rate in accordance with college, accreditation, and corporate guidelines
• Ensured that overall student satisfaction levels are at 85% or greater
• Instructed classes as assigned, and filled in for absent instructors within the academic program as needed if credentials met company, state, and accreditation standards of the program
• Scheduled and posted office hours to provide academic support to students, tutor if necessary, and provide other assistance as needed
• Planned and organized instructor in-services and conduct in-classroom evaluations of instructional staff
• Participated in faculty meetings, orientations, graduation exercises, and other functions as directed
• Assisted in the preparation of departmental budget
• Ensured that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner
• Performed other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Norman Van Johnson's Honors and Awards
- Master TrainerThe National Center for Construction, Education and Research
- January 1998
- Certified HVAC InstructorThe National Center for Construction, Education and Research
- December 1997
Norman Van Johnson's Skills & Expertise
- EPA Certification Proctor
- Georgia Licensed HVAC/R Contractor
- Technical Education Instructor (HVAC)
- Atlanta Technical College Human Relations Committee Member
- Keynote Speaker and Motivator for Atlanta Public Schools
Norman Van Johnson's Education
Atlanta Technical CollegeAssociate's degree, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVACR)1983 – 1985
