Odessa Peterson Johnson

Background

Johnson, Odessa Peterson was born on April 26, 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina. Daughter of Richard and Silvere (Moore) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tennessee State University, 1960; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1962.

Career

Teacher, Modesto (California) City Schools, 1962-1970; counselor, Modesto Junior College, 1960-1984; community services assistant, Modesto Junior College, 1984-1985; community services director, Modesto Junior College, 1985-1987; assistant dean, Modesto Junior College, since 1987.

Achievements

• Odessa Peterson Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy College administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Muir Trail Council Girl Scouts United States, since 1983, Modesto Symphony,1986-. Founder Women's Leadership Development Program, Modesto, 1985. Member Congressional Awards Council, Merced, California, since 1985.

Member Foward Modesto Commission, 1987, Stanislaus County Industry and Education Council. Member Modesto Chamber of Commerce (chair education committee 1985-1986), Black Chamber of Commerce (organizer), Western Association Schools and Colls. Accrediting Commission, Delta Kappa Gamma (chapter president 1984-1986), Delta Sigma Theta (life).

Interests

• Avocation: camping.

Connections

Married Lure J. Johnson, October 20,1973. 1 child, Sylvia Lorraine.

Father:

Richard Peterson

Mother:

Silvere (Moore) Peterson

Spouse:

Lure J. Johnson

child:

Sylvia Lorraine Johnson