Dr. Clinkscale News 12 Black History Highlight

News 12 highlights first Black female principal in East Ramapo

In honor of Black History Month, News 12 is featuring a woman who made her mark in Rockland County education and beyond.

Dr. Arlene Clinkscale moved to Rockland County 60 years ago and became the first Black teacher in Pearl River.

Then she became Rockland’s first Black female principal in East Ramapo.