Davis Parent University presents Ned Johnson. Ned is president and “tutor-geek” of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring and standardized test preparation.
A battle-tested veteran of test prep, stress regulation and student performance, Ned has spent nearly 50,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests, learn to manage their anxiety, and develop their own motivation to succeed. With Dr. William Stixrud, Ned is co-author of "The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives" and "What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home."
He is the host of the The Self-Driven Child podcast. Ned’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Wall Street Journal, US News, Seventeen, and many others. A 1993 graduate of Williams College, Ned has a BA in Economics and Political Science. Originally from Connecticut (he can drive in snow), Ned now resides with his wife and children in Washington, DC.
Recorded by Davis Media Access at Richard Brunelle Theater in Davis, CA on October 30, 2024.