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)