Celebration of life to be held Saturday for Modesto education leader Odessa Johnson

28 May 2026, 5:39 pm

In 1962, she became the first Black teacher at Modesto High School. She was later dean of education and workforce development at MJC. After retiring, Johnson served on the Modesto ...... Read More »

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