Glorious Johnson
National Congress of Black Women (Jacksonville) - Chairwoman
Glorious has recently taken the reins as the Chair of The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Jacksonville Chapter. She is a Director of the Board, and spokesperson for the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville Inc. She is the Founder of the Southeast Region Community Economic Dev. Association, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida Nonprofit Organization.
Glorious is a native of Jacksonville, FL and has always called it home. She taught in the Duval County School System. This was a fantastic opportunity for her to help the children of the Jacksonville community learn and grow. For over 35 years, she taught children and adults reading, writing, mathematics, and science in her home. When she left teaching in the public schools, she received a very treasured award: an Honorary Life Membership from the Florida Parent/Teacher Association.
Glorious Johnson received her Bachelor Degree from Jacksonville University in Music Education, her first Master Degree was from Nova University in School Administration and Supervision (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and her second Master Degree came from Columbia University/Teachers College (New York City) majoring in Educational Administration/Organizational Leadership. She studied the required courses for certification in Psychology from Edward Waters College to work in the mental health field.
Glorious is a well-known motivational speaker and former professor. She has spoken to small and large groups from 1 to 53,000. She has spoken at churches, civic associations, public and private schools, workshops and seminars on issues from education to politics.
Glorious was appointed by the former Governor, Charlie Christ, to serve on the Florida Status of Women Committee. She was also appointed by the former United States Senator, Mel Martinez, to serve on the U.S. Middle District Judicial Nomination Commission.
Many of her former students have become entrepreneurs, working in the fields of medicine, law, education, engineering, financial executives, science, psychology, management, and government. She is writing a book about her experiences in the political world. Hopefully, it will help others who have the desire to be a public servant.