Dr. Joyce Kenner

Dr. Joyce Kenner was appointed principal of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago in 1995. She retired in 2022. Whitney Young is recognized world-wide for its academic, athletic, and the performing arts successes. Under her leadership the school was consistently ranked both in the state and nationally. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio. Received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University, majoring in physical education where she was selected as a cheerleader for three years, and received her doctorate degree of education from Loyola University in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Kenner has held various positions including teacher, coach, coordinator, innovator, and administrator in Ohio and Illinois. She served as Deputy Director for PUSH for Excellence at Operation PUSH under the leadership of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson. Dr. Kenner was selected for an Outstanding Leadership award given by Chicago Public Schools, received the distinguished alumni award from her high school Chaminade-Julienne, and recognized as a Black History Maker among many other awards. Dr. Kenner is one of a set of triplets. Married to Greg W. Kenner, has one son and two grandchildren.