Dr. Henry Malcolm McCarthy

Henry McCarthy is from Johnson City, Tennessee. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from East Tennessee State University, a master's degree from the University of Kentucky, and a doctorate from the University of Tennessee.

Henry previously worked as an assistant dean at Appalachian State University.

Henry McCarthy's campaign for Forsyth County Board of Education member, Democratic primary, is his first time running for public office.

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