Johnathon Hines is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, and advocate for early childhood education. As Georgia’s first African American Pre-K Teacher of the Year, Johnathon has become a leading voice in building stronger schools through relationships, engagement, and purpose-driven teaching.

Known for his authentic energy and heartfelt approach, Johnathon’s message—“Relationships Matter”—reminds educators that the most powerful lessons begin with connection. Through his interactive keynotes and workshops, he empowers teachers to create classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired to learn.

From his classroom at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, to stages across the nation, Johnathon continues to motivate educators to lead with passion, consistency, and love for their students.

Everywhere he goes, Johnathon’s mission remains the same—

to inspire, uplift, and remind the world that one teacher can make all the difference.