Background
Fernandez, Henry L. was born on October 10, 1956 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Enrique Fernandez-Valdez and Ana Maria (Rodriguez) Fernandez.
Fernandez, Henry L. was born on October 10, 1956 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Enrique Fernandez-Valdez and Ana Maria (Rodriguez) Fernandez.
Bachelor in Spanish, City University of New York, 1979. Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Columbia University, 1984. Master of Arts in Philosophy and Social Sciences, Columbia University, 1985.
Master of Arts in Economics of Education, Columbia University, 1987. Doctor of Education in International Education, Columbia University, 1993.
Principal, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Paterson, New Jersey, 1981-1984; coordinator Peace Corps fellows program, Columbia University, New York City, 1985-1991; director new teacher recruitment program Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1989-1990; director fellows program, Peace Corps, Washington, since 1991.
Commissioner, City of Washington, since 1991. Member District of Columbia Goals 2000 Panel. Member American Educational Research Association, National Peace Corps Association.