Barrington Atkins: President of the Northern Dutchess NAACP
From Clay Cane Extended! by Clay Cane
April 2, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 386
About this episode
Barrington R. Atkins discusses his role as an educator and community leader in Poughkeepsie.
Barrington R. Atkins is an educator, public servant, and community leader dedicated to advancing educational excellence and civic engagement in the City of Poughkeepsie. He serves as Principal of Poughkeepsie Middle School, where he leads initiatives focused on literacy, student achievement, and cultivating a positive, accountable school culture. Barrington is also a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, bringing a people-centered and equity-driven approach to his leadership. In addition to his work in education, he represents District 9 in the Dutchess County Legislature and has been selected as Majority Leader for the 2026 term, where he works to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and deliver results for residents. Barrington serves as President of the Northern Dutchess NAACP and as Polemarch of the Poughkeepsie Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., where he is committed to mentorship and youth development through initiatives such as Kappa League. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
People in this episode
Host: Clay Cane
Guest: Barrington R. Atkins
Topics covered
- education
- community leadership
- civic engagement
- mentorship
- literacy
- student achievement
Keywords
- Barrington R. Atkins
- education
- NAACP
- Poughkeepsie
- community leadership
- mentorship
- literacy
- student achievement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Northern Dutchess NAACP, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Poughkeepsie Middle School
Places: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County
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