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James Henley
Director: Veterans Education & Training, State Approving Agency - Program Coordinator Supporting Troops to Teachers
James Henley is the Director of Veterans Education and Training at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.12 He has held this position since December 2017, serving for approximately 7 years.2 In his role, Henley oversees the Veterans Education and Training Section, which is responsible for approving GI Bill® programs in Missouri for veterans and other eligible individuals.1 The section he directs is located in Jefferson City and serves as the State Approving Agency (SAA) for Missouri.1
Henley's responsibilities include managing the approval process for veteran education programs, which involves regular monitoring of over 1,000 schools, training establishments, and businesses.1 His department assists the VA in conducting mandatory compliance visits to ensure proper payment of benefits and maintain program approvals.1
Prior to his current role, Henley has a background in Criminal Justice. His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username james-henley-3b3b9a115.2
