Anthony McHenry

Anthony McHenry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS). As MAS’ CEO since 2016, Mr. McHenry has increased enrollment numbers and new partnerships (like The Boys & Girls Club). He has grown student retention and an excellent athletic program. Mr. McHenry currently serves on the board of ACTS Housing, PEARLS for Teen Girls, and Teach for America. Mr. McHenry is part of the Milwaukee Charter School Advocates and a respected leader in the education field. Mr. McHenry is known for his advocacy of what is best for students- above all else. He is passionate about providing high-quality education at a school that is K4-12th grade as someone who believes in the model of serving through all 14 grades so families can stay connected and build relationships.

Prior to joining MAS, Mr. McHenry served as Executive Director at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in the Westlawn neighborhood for nearly 20 years. As a community leader, he was the chairperson for the Milwaukee Teen Pregnancy Prevention Network from 2007-14 and served as co-chair for the Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Project from 2011-2014. Currently, Mr. McHenry is the volunteer director of Silver Spring’s nationally known AAU basketball program.