Barbara J. Henry

Hello, I am Barbara J.Henry,and until recently, I was a high school educator who taught junior and senior English in a large urban public school system.

I have been named in "Who's Who among High School Teachers,and my articles on education have appeared in "The American Educator" and "The National Jou al of Teachers of High School English".

I have a law degree that is invaluable to me,and although I have not practiced law, I have held key positions in the legal field.

For example, I have clerked for several judges,and I have served as the legal assistant in a large department of state government.

In 2008, I wrote and published my first book. Jou aling: Twenty Plus Reasons WhyYou Should Start Now,is a self growth work that is a direct consequence of my daily jou aling (literally) for the past thirteen plus years.

The book highlights the powerful benefits that result from daily writing, over time. My second book, Coming Full Circle, a book of poems, prayers and quotes that promote hope, faith and personal growth, was completed and published in 2012. The poems are my original works, but the prayers and quotes are from people around the world. This book will inspire anyone who reads it to dare,soar, and reach for those hopes and dreams that are always within our reach.

I am an avid reader who is particularly fond of legal mysteries, historical fiction, biographies of those who have made significant contributions to the world, and self growth/self help books.

I also like to tackle and solve crossword puzzles, especially those appearing in "The New York Times".