| Gail Reed-Barnett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gail Reed (1955-05-28) May 28, 1955 (age 69) Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | School counselor Community advocate |
| Years active | 1996-present |
Gail A. Reed-Barnett (born May 28, 1955) is a career school counselor and former Brooklyn elected official.
Early life and education
Reed-Barnett was born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, to parents William and Lillian Reed. She eventually moved and permanently relocated to the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Reed-Barnett holds a B.A. in Psychology from Medgar Evers College, an MSEd from Long Island University in counseling and an Ed.D in Child, Youth and Family Studies from Nova Southeastern University.
Career
Since 1996, Reed-Barnett has been a School Counselor/College Advisor at the New York City Department of Education.
From 2002 to 2006, she was New York State Committeewoman/District Leader for the 58th Assembly District.
From 2004 to 2006, Reed-Barnett was district leader of Brooklyn Community Board 17. From 2013 to 2015, she was and Chairperson of Brooklyn Community Board 17.
Leadership
- Alumni Association of Medgar Evers College, Secretary and Second Vice President
- East 38th Street 2001 Block Association, President
- New York State School Counselor Association, Governor and Executive Board member
- Nova Southeastern University Alumni Association, Brooklyn Chapter, President
Honors
In 2007, Reed-Barnett was honored by New York State Senator Edolphus Towns for her work in education and within the community.
In 2015, Reed-Barnett won a "Women of Distinction" award from the New York State Senate.
Personal life
Reed-Barnett lives in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. She is married to her husband, Winston Barnett, who is a math teacher.
References
- ^ Moriba, Solomon (4 August 2015). "Hunger crisis in East Flatbush as Congress cuts back on Food Stamp benefits". New Agenda New York.
- ^ DeSantos, Michelle (1 February 2016). "Star of Brooklyn: Gail Reed-Barnett". Brooklyn Reporter.
- ^ Parker, Kevin S. (13 May 2015). "Gail Reed-Barnett, Ed.D". New York State Senate.
- "NYSSCA Executive Board 2016-2017". New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA).
- Towns, Edolphus (20 June 2007). "A Tribute to Gail Reed Barnett, Ed.D.". Congressional Record. 153 (100). United States Government Publishing Office: E1361.
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