Educate Fairfax is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lynette Henry as the new Executive Director, effective Nov. 1, 2023. Dr. Henry’s selection comes after an extensive and collaborative nationwide search between the Chief Experience and Engagement Office and the Educate Fairfax Executive Board.

In alignment with Fairfax County Public Schools’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, Dr. Henry will be responsible for building on the foundation’s work and growing its contributions in support of excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every student. Her philanthropic work has resulted in funding that provided wraparound services and support to students and families, increased mentoring, parent engagement, increased college and career opportunities, and extended after school and summer programs. She is known to reach across the division and broader community to engage multiple and diverse stakeholders, build and nurture relationships, and work tirelessly to achieve goals.

Dr. Henry is currently the manager of College Success Programs (CSP) in FCPS where she supervises programming and services district wide to increase access to resources and opportunities for student populations most in need of these services. This work has resulted in expansion of programming of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to Title 1 schools, College Partnership Program (CPP) to alternative and non-traditional schools, increased numbers of students in the Early Identification Program (EIP), and the highest number of registrations and enrollment in Virginia for the FCPS Dual Enrollment (DE) Program. This investment has resulted in increased access for FCPS students to equitable postsecondary opportunities.

Dr. Henry’s motto is:

“Imagine the Best for Every Child…And Make it Happen!”

We look forward to the expanded positive impact she is committed to bringing to FCPS in this new role. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Henry on her new position.