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Dr. Joseph Henry was an educator in New York City’s public schools for over 29 years. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Baruch College in 1987. He later completed a Master’s Degree from Brooklyn College in 1993 and an Advanced Certificate in School Administration & Supervision from City College in 1999, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 2005. Dr. Henry served as the assistant principal and principal of PS/IS 178 in community school district 23 in Brooklyn, where he supervised forty-six elementary and middle school teachers. From September 2001 to June 2007, he served as the assistant principal of PS/IS 178, where he was responsible for the supervision of forty-six teachers. In his role as a supervisor and principal, Dr. Henry has been very instrumental in helping teachers, students, and parents. He has been a teacher and a chapter leader representing a number of teachers. He brings with him extensive administrative and supervisory experience in instruction, pupil personnel services, management and data analysis, problem solving, curriculum, and human resources development. Dr. Henry has a passionate commitment to empowering children across the city through education. He has worked tirelessly throughout his career to provide meaningful educational opportunities for students, collaborating with all constituencies to support the instructional program in schools and the social–emotional development of children. Under his leadership, schools have been focused on implementing effective strategies within schools and educating each child in each school each day. He is a member of several professional organizations. Dr. Henry currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church of Brooklyn.