Kim Henry

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Kim Henry
First Lady of Oklahoma
In office
January 13, 2003  January 10, 2011
Governor Brad Henry
Preceded by Cathy Keating
Succeeded by Wade Christensen
Personal details
Born Kim Blain
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Brad Henry
Children Leah, Laynie and Baylee
Residence Shawnee, Oklahoma
Profession Teacher
Religion Southern Baptist

Kimberly Ann "Kim" Henry is an American teacher who is the wife of the 26th Governor of Oklahoma, Brad Henry. She was the First Lady of Oklahoma from January 13, 2003, to January 10, 2011.

Henry began her career as a teacher by joining the staff of her alma mater, Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1993. While there, she taught Oklahoma History, Economics, Government and American History. When her husband Brad Henry was elected Governor of Oklahoma in 2003, Henry became the First Lady of Oklahoma.

First Lady Henry is currently serving on board of directors for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum. She is previously served on the board of directors for Science Museum Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Also, Henry is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Sarkeys Foundation, a private, charitable foundation dedicated to providing support through gifts and grants to Oklahoma's non-profit organizations.

Personal life

Henry is married to her husband Brad Henry. Together, they have three daughters. Henry was inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Honorary titles
Preceded by
Cathy Keating
First Lady of Oklahoma
January 13, 2003 - January 10, 2011
Succeeded by
Wade Christensen
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