Aug 26, 2026
Hello, I am Dan Johnson and I am excited to join the Central Decatur Cardinal Family as the 7 -12 Principal. This fall will be my 31st year in public education. I earned my bachelor of science from Iowa State University in 1991 and my Masters in Educational Leadership from Viterbo University in 2005. Prior to joining the Cardinals of Central Decatur, I spent twenty years as a high school social studies teacher at Lincoln High School in Des Moines. In addition to teaching, I also coached boys and girls swimming and also served as an assistant activities director during that time. In 2011, I took my first educational leadership position with the Des Moines Public Schools as a School Improvement Leader/Associate Principal. I spent 8 years in this role in both middle and high school before accepting the high school principal position with the Webster City Community Schools. For the last two years I have been serving in that position. As an instructional leader I believe that all students can learn, and it’s essential that we work collaboratively to implement systems to support all students on their path to being excellent. My wife Amy and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with our pets. I have a few hobbies that keep me busy when I am not in school including swimming, beekeeping and salt water aquariums. I look forward to working with you so do not hesitate to stop and say hello.