Gail Reed-Barnett

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.