Leader in Service. Advocate for Change.
Glenda A. Johnson is a mission-driven educator, veteran, and community advocate whose
career reflects an unwavering commitment to children, families, and faith. With over
a decade of experience in early childhood education, she currently serves as an ERSEA
Specialist with Berkeley-Dorchester Head Start, where she manages recruitment, enrollment,
and compliance across 11 program sites. In this role, she not only ensures operational
accuracy and adherence to federal Head Start standards, but also trains staff, guides
family engagement efforts, and champions equitable access to early learning opportunities.
Glenda’s leadership extends beyond the classroom. As a U.S. Army National Guard veteran
with nine years of service, including a deployment to Afghanistan, she exemplifies
discipline, resilience, and dedication to serving others. Her professional journey
also includes roles as a preschool teacher, mentor, and trainer, each shaped by her
belief in the transformative power of education and community support.
A creator and entrepreneur at heart, Glenda founded Huger-Wando Youth Advocates and
MsJ’s Walk/Run Group to promote youth empowerment and wellness, and she is the owner
of MsJ’s Photography, LLC. She is also pursuing her calling in ministry, studying
toward her Master of Divinity while serving as a lay leader with plans to become an
elder. Her professional and personal endeavors are grounded in service, faith, and
a vision for stronger families and communities.
Glenda’s impact is also reflected in her involvement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., her recognition as a motivational youth speaker, and her commitment to mentorship.
Whether in education, military service, entrepreneurship, or ministry, she brings
excellence, integrity, and compassion to every space she enters, standing as a role
model for future generations.
Education
- Master of Divinity, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC
- Master's degree in human services, Springfield College, Charleston, SC, 2017
- Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Business, South Carolina State
University, Orangeburg, SC, 2007