Micheal Thompson is in his eighth year as principal of Johnson Senior High School. Mr. Thompson brings a wealth of experience to this position, especially for effectively working with and motivating high school students. He has spent 34 years with Saint Paul Public Schools, and previously served as the principal of Gordon Parks High School. Under his leadership, Gordon Parks transformed into a high quality school of choice that keeps students on track for graduation. His mantra “effort makes the difference,” is a cornerstone of his positive reinforcement toward the education of our students and contributions to our community.