‘Purpose has no expiration date’: At 71, Johnson proves it’s never too late to learn…or teach

‘Purpose has no expiration date’: At 71, Johnson proves it’s never too late to learn…or teach At 71, Glasenia Johnson is earning her master’s in special education—proving that purpose has no age limit as she channels a lifetime of experience into advocating for students who often go unseen. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:46:36 -0800 A framed portrait of a smiling Black woman with short, dark curly hair and colorful-framed glasses is positioned on the left side. The woman is wearing a dark blue top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred indoor background. To the right is a blue-tinted image of a large, traditional clock tower structure with trees at its base, all against a matching dark blue background.