Rita Joseph

Rita Joseph
Member of the New York City Council
from the 40th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded byMathieu Eugene
Personal details
Born (1970-07-24) July 24, 1970 (age 54)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSt. Francis College (BS)
Touro University (MS)

Rita C. Joseph (born July 24, 1970) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New York City Council for the 40th district. Elected in November 2021, she assumed office on January 1, 2022.

Early life and education

Joseph was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and immigrated to New York City as a child.[1] She was raised in Ditmas Park and Flatbush.[2] After graduating from Sarah J. Hale High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal arts from St. Francis College and a Master of Science in education and general studies from Touro University, New York.[3]

Career

Outside of politics, Joseph worked as a teacher for over 20 years, including at Public School 6 in Brooklyn.[4][5] She was also appointed to serve as the chair of her local Neighborhood Advisory Board by State Senator Kevin Parker. Joseph was elected to the New York City Council in November 2021 and assumed office on January 1, 2022.[6][1]

References

  1. ^ a b Gould, Jessica (2022-02-28). "Rita Joseph, Council's new education chair, to focus on pandemic's effect on English language learners". Gothamist. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  2. ^ Hamm, Theodore (2021-07-13). "Haitian-Born Educator Rita Joseph Wins District 40 Council Seat, Promises Shift to the Left". The Indypendent. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  3. ^ King, Nelson A. (2021-05-26). "Rita Joseph announces broad support in bid for CD-40". Caribbean Life. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ^ Veiga, Christina (2022-02-02). "Rita Joseph brings classroom experience to her new role: NYC's ed committee chair". Chalkbeat New York. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  5. ^ Coltin, Jeff (2021-08-09). "School's out, New York City Council's in for Rita Joseph". City & State NY. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  6. ^ "Rita Joseph". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

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