Matt Johnson and his dog, Moe, moved to Aspen to start working at Aspen Country Day School for the 2026-26 school year. He previously served as middle school academic coordinator at Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont, where he also taught Middle School humanities, advised a small group of high school students, lived in the dormitory, and coached the mountain bike team. A native of Greenwich, Connecticut, he taught a variety of grade levels at the King School in Stamford, Connecticut; served as a Teaching Fellow at Trinity Episcopal School in Austin, Texas; and worked at Kingswood Camp in New Hampshire. He has a master’s degree from Manhattanville College and a BA in history and environmental studies from Hobart & William Smith College.
What led you to a career in education?
I started attending a summer camp when I was 10 years old, and eventually started working there as a counselor-in-training. That experience cemented education as a career path for me.
What do you do to turn things around when you’re having a bad day?
When I’m having a bad day, I can turn it around by getting outside with my dog, Moe.
Bucket-list travel destination?
I would like to visit the Dolomites.
What trend do you hope makes a comeback?
Heelies. They were before their time and deserve a shot at redemption.