32-year-old history professors death stuns Montgomery County Community College

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POTTSTOWN ? Officials at Montgomery County Community College have confirmed the unexpected death Monday night of a young history professor who taught at the college?s West Campus in Pottstown.

The cause of death was not known at press time.

Ryan Johnson, who sources said was 32 years old, was an Assistant Professor of History at the college.

Johnson came the college in August 2006 as a part-time lecturer and then was appointed Instructor of History in 2007.

He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor of History in 2011.

Johnson earned his B.A. in Computer Science and M.A. in History from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

On Jan. 25, he received a Doctorate of Philosophy in History from Temple University.

According to a statement issued by college spokesperson Alana Mauger, ?Ryan was a passionate, dedicated teacher who touched the lives of many students through his dynamic classroom environment. He was fully engaged with students outside of the classroom, serving as the Co-Advisor to Phi Theta Kappa Chapter at West Campus since 2009, taking students on field trips to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, and holding an abundance of open office hours. Ryan also provided service to the College as Coordinator of History, Faculty Mentor, and Faculty Union Executive Committee member.?

Source: http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130219/NEWS01/130219310/32-year-old-history-professor-s-death-stuns-montgomery-county-community-college

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