Gail Reed-Barnett

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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 active1996-present

Gail A. Reed-Barnett (born May 28, 1955) is a career school counselor and former Brooklyn elected official. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Reed-Barnett was born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, to parents William and Lillian Reed. [3] 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. [2]

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. [1] [2]

Leadership

Honors

In 2007, Reed-Barnett was honored by New York State Senator Edolphus Towns for her work in education and within the community. [5]

In 2015, Reed-Barnett won a "Women of Distinction" award from the New York State Senate. [3]

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. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Moriba, Solomon (August 4, 2015). "Hunger crisis in East Flatbush as Congress cuts back on Food Stamp benefits". New Agenda New York.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 DeSantos, Michelle (February 1, 2016). "Star of Brooklyn: Gail Reed-Barnett". Brooklyn Reporter.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Parker, Kevin S. (May 13, 2015). "Gail Reed-Barnett, Ed.D". New York State Senate .
  4. ↑ "NYSSCA Executive Board 2016-2017". New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA).
  5. ↑ Towns, Edolphus (June 20, 2007). "A Tribute to Gail Reed Barnett, Ed.D.". Congressional Record . 153 (100). United States Government Publishing Office: E1361.


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