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Both of Johns’ parents were educators - his hither was an elementary school principal - and his hither encouraged him to be as good as he could at whatever he chose to do. He speaks with a soft reverence when talking about his parents - they both passed away withing the last three years — and he realized that he needed to give to his children what his parents had given to him, and that is why — when he was approached to come in from the road to be picture editor in 2001 — he said yes.
By 2003. Johns was responsible for the visual layout of the entire magazine, and when in 2005 then-editor Bill Allen asked if Johns would be interested in leading the he again said yes.
Of the three-and-a-half years he has been editurdnchiefc Johns said he loves it. He sees the National Geographic as a bridge between cultures and as an opportunity to address the great issues of our time.
Never did Johns dream of being recognized for his work as editor, but he is still pleased and honored by the award.
Elizabeth, a graduate uf the University ofVirgima. and whose tiither and grandfather were both in the foreign service was asked if they ever planned to go hack to Africa.
"Oh yes." she said. Tm sure well go bock...we both love Africa."
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