Carolyn Carter-Kennedy is a retired educator from the New
York City Department of Education. This radiant native New Yorker grew up in
Pensacola, Florida. She has earned two Master Degrees one in Public Health
(MPH) from Hunter College and the other an M.S.Ed from Alfred University.
She is a recipient of "The
Teacher of the Year" award from the High Schools Program of Pregnant and
Parenting Services. A former adjunct professor at York College in Queens, NY
and a former Tour Guide for the Louis Armstrong House Museum where for six
years Carolyn gave dynamic presentations and a wealth of educational
information to thousands of Museum visitors from around the world about the
Armstrong's legacy.
The visitor's constant questions
about Lucille is what motivated Carolyn to pen Mrs. Armstrong's story. There
has never been a book about the woman who was the "power behind Louis
"Satchmo" Armstrong." This first informative book on Lucille
Armstrong is "a must read."
Carolyn is currently an Educational
Consultant, an ESL volunteer teacher, and a Soul-stirring Motivational Speaker.
Her dynamic presentations have been presnted at the American Red Cross,
American Cancer Society, DC-37, Morris Jumel Mansion Museum, Schomburg Cultural
Center, and numerous Libraries, Schools, Workplace Sites, Churches, and Senior
Centers. Carolyn was one of the authors invited to participate in the NAACP
Centennial Celebration 100 Years, 100 Authors.
She has been interviewed on the radio
shows "Travel and Leisure" WVOX, and "It's a New Day" WJZD.
Researching unsung women heroes who have contributed to the fabric of our world
is Carolyn's passion she is a mentor, a creative spirit and a life long
learner. Carolyn is a member of the Liturgical Dance Ministry in her church,
and she is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She has one son, and
two beautiful spirit filled Granddaughters. The family resides in New York City.
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