To find someone who is renowned in their field, look no further than the SUNY system and Dr. Peter Johnston! Dr. Johnston is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Albany, joining their Literacy Teaching and Learning Department in 1981 when it was just called the Reading Department. He serviced as chair 1999-2001 and 2009-2013. He retired in 2014.

Dr. Margaret Vaughn talks to Dr. Johnston about his career and what brings him excitement in his research, based around a fascination with children's learning and, no less, teachers' teaching.