NAME: ​Jeffrey Henry

Preferred name: ​Jeffrey Henry

Cohort Name (2018-2020) ​Johnston Principal Leadership Academy

Weebly portfolio-​ ​Link Here

Race:​ Caucasion

DOB:​ 05/15/1982

Current Placement: ​Benson Middle School

Mentor Principal’s Name and Email Address:

Mrs. Dana Jernigan
Email:​ ​danajernigan@johnston.k12.nc.us

Executive Coach:
Dr. Houlihan

Special Awards/Recognition:
Beginning Teacher of the Year in 2012,
Bright Ideas grant recipient
Teacher of the Year in 2015 (County Finalist) and
WRAL Teacher of the week.
Job History:

United States Marine Corps

NC Department of Criminal Justice
5th Grade Elementary Teacher at Cleveland
Elementary School

Brief Biography
My name is Jeffrey Henry, and I’m proud to be the Principal Resident at Benson Middle
School and joining the Phantom Phamily. Over the past eight years in Johnston County
Schools, I have served as a Fifth Grade Science, Social Studies and Math teacher at Cleveland
Elementary School. I received my undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in
Elementary Education, and I am currently attending North Carolina State University for my
Masters in school administration. I am a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and
following my service spent time in the criminal justice field. I am currently attending North
Carolina State University as a Principal Fellow, and I believe that ​Horace Mann said it best
when he said: “Education is the great equalizer.”

I am excited and honored to start my journey at Benson Middle School and look forward to the
opportunity​ to serve the Benson Middle School Community in the 2019-2020 school year. I
look forward to a terrific school year and thank you for your support!

Vision Statement
Horace Mann once said that “Education is the great equalizer,” it is within this
statement that my passion for education was developed and my desire in helping those to
create a pathway founded. My vision as an educational leader is to create an environment
which empowers students and staff to reach their highest possible potential. One that evokes
passion and ignites innovation to help develop and promote community while fostering
individual growth from a holistic perspective. An environment that has high expectations for
all and provides an atmosphere that is enhanced by a moving forward attitude.

Link to Each Letter or Introduction:

To Parents- ​Link Here
Students​-​ ​Link Here
To Teachers/Staff​-​Link Here
The ConnectEd message of introduction​- ​Link Here
Script for ConnectEd Message​-​Link Here
Slidedeck Introduction for Staff​-​Link Here

Favorite Quote

“The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think — rather to
improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves,” – John Dewey