Candidate: Glorious J. Johnson

Glorious Johnson is a native of Jacksonville, FL and has always called it home. Glorious 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 finished teaching, 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 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and her second Master Degree came from Columbia University/Teachers College (New York City) majoring in Educational Administration/Organizational Leadership. She also received the required courses for certification in Psychology from Edward Waters College to work as a mental health therapist. Glorious, is the proud mother of one daughter, Stephanie and one grandson. Glorious is a recipient of the Women in Public Policy Fellowship affiliated with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Graduate School of Public Affairs and Policy, University of Albany, State University of New York. She participated and attended hearings, workshops, and seminars on issues related to labor, education, aging, health care, childcare, welfare reform policies and women and minority owned business enterprises. Glorious Johnson 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. Glorious is a well-known motivational speaker and former professor. She loves to inspire and encourage individuals and groups to possess the determination and desire in achieving their goals. 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. While counseling/teaching students at Jones College, Florida Metropolitan University, presently named Everest University, she would say to them that they must remove the words ‘can’t’, ‘could have’, ‘would have’, ‘should have’, from their vocabulary. Many of her former students are now in the fields of medicine, law, education, engineering, financial executives, science, psychology, management, and government. She is writing her book about her experiences in the political world. Hopefully, it will help others who have the desire to be a public servant. Glorious is the co-founder of The Southeast Region Community Economic Development Association, Inc., which will raise the economic, education, and social levels of the residents of moderate, low-, and very low-income distressed communities of the Southeast Region. Former and Present Community and Civic Activities: Office of the Governor, Charlie Christ, appointed Council Member Glorious Johnson to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women Office of the United State Senate, Senator Mel Martinez, appointed Council Member Glorious Johnson to the United States Middle District of Florida Nomination Committee Member of the Kappa Delta PI Honor Society in Education Council President Ronnie Fussell appointed CM Johnson to the Florida League of Cities Board of Directors Member of the Board of Director of Northeast – Florida League of Cities Appointed to Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (USS Adam) Naval Ship Museum Board of Directors Women Elected in Municipal Government The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa-Alpha Gamma Chapter (Teachers and Educators) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. MADDADS – President, Women’s Division Northeast Florida Sickle Cell Association National Council of Negro Women Community Council for Sister to Sister Heart Foundation El-Beth-El Community Development Center Zone Five ShAdCo Community Organization The Southeast Region Community Development Center, Co-Founder Certification Certificate of Completion for attending the Citizens Police Academy, presented by Sheriff John Rutherford Like our Facebook page \"Elect Glorious Johnson for City Council, District 9\" and follow on Twitter \"@VoteGlorious15.\" Please vote for Glorious Johnson, City Council, District 9.