By Erin Palmer, US News University Directory
Like many moms, Charlotte Butler wanted to inspire her children by going to school and obtaining her college degree. The difference with Butler is that her two biological sons are 60 and 59 years old, and her foster son is 19. And Butler herself is 80. Butler, a native of Naugatuck, Conn., recently enrolled in classes at Post University Online Institute in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in human services. Butler, who never previously attended college, said working toward her degree will not only motivate her children, but help her stay sharp. “A smarter America is a stronger America, and people today are not using their brains enough,” Butler said in a news release. “I want to stay active both physically and mentally and age is no obstacle.”
Share on Facebook