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Born in Macon, Georgia

In 1982 graduated from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York, with a B.A. in English 

In 1984 earned MPA from the State University of New York at Albany

In 1986 began his teaching career at P. S. 40 in Jamaica, New York

In 1988 taught English at Boys and Girls H.S. 

In 1991 taught at Intermediate School 59 in Springfield Gardens, New York

In 1993 earned MS in School Administration & Supervision at Baruch College

In 1994 became assistant principal at J.H.S. 192 in St. Albans, New York

In 1994 became assistant principal of pupil personnel services at Far Rockaway H.S.

In 1997 was assigned and later appointed principal at Beach Channel H.S.

In 1998 received the New York State Title I Distinguished Educator Award

In 2001 received the Queens Borough President’s African American Advisory Council Educator of the Year Award

In 2001 selected as Educator of the Year from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

In 2003 assigned as the senior superintendent for alternative schools and programs in New York City

In 2003 selected as a Revson Fellow at Columbia University

In 2005 resigned and authored his first book, Reflections of an Urban High School Principal

In 2007 began doctoral studies at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where he earned his third master’s degree

In 2009 returned to BGHS as the principal to “continue to fight the good fight for children”

In 2014 resigned as principal to complete his doctoral studies

In 2015 earned doctorate in Education Leadership from Columbia University 

He is currently an author, child advocate, and educator

Bernard is the proud father of a wonderful and inspirational daughter, Atiya.