A native of New Orleans, Dr. Anthony “Tony” Recasner took over the helm of Agenda for Children in January 2011 after almost twenty years of working to reform public education in New Orleans. Tony’s work has consistently demonstrated how to educate disadvantaged children by challenging and engaging them academically, while effectively addressing their social and emotional needs. In January 2009 at President George W. Bush’s farewell address to the nation, Tony was recognized by the President for his work and for serving as an example of heroism for all Americans. Tony serves on the board of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, the Louisiana Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board, Bureau of Governmental Research, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Tony has a Master’s and Doctorate in School Psychology from Tulane University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans.