KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Latasha Henry is an educator in Houston, TX, who has served 22 years in the field of Education. Most recently, she served as an Assistant Principal of Instruction at KIPP Zenith Academy. Previously, Latash performed at Pleasant Grove Primary as a Founding Lead Teacher, Grade Level Chair, Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal. She participated in the 2019-2020 Inaugural Striving School Leader cohort for KIPP Texas. Latasha was also selected to participate in the Inaugural cohort for the Principal-In-Residency program in Dallas, Texas. She is a native of Milwaukee, WI, and received her M.S. in Educational Leadership and Director of Instructor license from Cardinal Stritch University. Latasha has also served in the Milwaukee Public School system as a 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher, Instructional Coach, Curriculum Generalist, and Academic Dean. Her passion for literacy led her to Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI, where she received her Reading 316 license. Her involvement as the Project Director of the Milwaukee Summer Reading Project yielded successful results with teacher development, increasing student literacy levels, and helping students gain a love for reading. Her ability to develop leaders is demonstrated through the coaching and professional development she provides in schools and throughout the community. She likes traveling with her family in her spare time, enjoying good cuisine, and reading good books!