Ms. Elyse Carmichael Henderson
Elyse Carmichael Henderson
District Voice Mail: (609) 538-9800 X8106
Email: ecarmichaelhenderson@ewingboe.org
Ms. Elyse Carmichael Henderson was sworn in on January 4, 2024, and will serve as a Board of Education member for the Ewing Township Board of Education for a three-year term from 2024-2026.
Elyse has a Bachelors of Arts in Communication & Sociology from Douglass College, Rutgers University and a Masters in Social Work with a special concentration on children and families from Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work. She is a dedicated Social Worker, guided by professional standards rich with meaning, action and the energy to make a difference in the lives of others. She works to promote meaningful change, cohesion and the empowerment of people and communities. Elyse strives to bridge the gap between needs and resources; and move policies from theory to practice to ensure intended goals are achieved. The main objective being to support the Ewing School Board to ensure that children thrive and have a safe environment to expand their values and world views, strengthen their character and enlarge their personal and professional capacity.
Elyse’s faith leads her to take action- which is that of Service.
Elyse, along with her husband Lionel desire to be an example of good citizenship and the change they wish to see in the world. Elyse, a lifelong Ewing Resident and Lionel, along with their children Miles, and twins Shiloh and Elon, work as a team to support each other as well as their village and entire community.
2025 Liaison to Ewing Township Council
2025 Delegate to the NJ School Boards Association (Alternate)