127 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition EDUCATION Dr. Annie Belle Henry has accomplished much over a career in education spanning more than 40 years. Having witnessed how her parents were denied schooling due to prejudice, she tenaciously pursued an education despite the challenges she faced as an African American growing up under segregation. Dr. Henry received a BS from Edward Waters University in 1964 and continued her studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, earning an MA in 1969. In 1988, she finished her academic journey at Florida State University, graduating with a PhD. Looking to help people like her parents, Dr. Henry became an educator. After earning a bachelor’s degree, she joined the Florida Department of Education in Bunnell, Florida, as a secondary school teacher. In 1968, Dr. Henry moved to become a secondary school social studies teacher and department chair in the United States Virgin Islands, where she taught for 15 years. Returning to the continental U.S. after completing her PhD, she served as an associate professor at Bemidji State University from 1988 to 2008, when she retired and received the title of professor emeritus. Dr. Henry is the author of two books, “The Girl From Jacksonville Who Dared To Dream, Hope, and Believe!” and “Feeling Like a Stranger in Your Hometown? Ask the Girl From Jacksonville!” All proceeds from the books go to a scholarship fund created in her name at Bemidji State University. Dr. Henry is a member of the National Education Association, the Minnesota Black Association and PDK International and has served as a representative recruiter for African American students. In the future, Dr. Henry plans to continue making a difference in young people’s lives. She enjoys giving back to her community through volunteer work and has donated to the Edward Waters University football program. ANNIE BELLE HENRY, PHD PROFESSOR EMERITUS Bemidji State University Jacksonville, FL
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