Gail Reed-Barnett

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]

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

  • Alumni Association of Medgar Evers College, Secretary and Second Vice President[3]
  • East 38th Street 2001 Block Association, President[3]
  • New York State School Counselor Association, Governor[4] and Executive Board member[2]
  • Nova Southeastern University Alumni Association, Brooklyn Chapter, President[3]

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. ^ a b Moriba, Solomon (4 August 2015). "Hunger crisis in East Flatbush as Congress cuts back on Food Stamp benefits". New Agenda New York.
  2. ^ a b c d e DeSantos, Michelle (1 February 2016). "Star of Brooklyn: Gail Reed-Barnett". Brooklyn Reporter.
  3. ^ a b c d e Parker, Kevin S. (13 May 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 (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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