Kathlyn Barrett-Layne

Dr. Barrett-Layne is a motivational and inspirational speaker, teacher, preacher, and leader with extensive background in educational leadership and training. She obtained her PhD. in Philosophy and School Leadership from Concordia University- River Forest, as well as her M.S.Ed., in Special Education and a post-graduate diploma in school administration from the College of Staten Island. She holds a NYS School Administration Supervisor and NYS School District Administrator license granted by the New York City Department of Education, and is also an adjunct professor of education at Touro College. Dr. Barrett-Layne also proudly serves as the CEO and Senior Pastor of Reach out and Touch Ministries Int’l, a religious, non-profit organization servicing mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs for all age groups within and around the North Shore communities of Staten Island.