Rev. Dr. Bronco H. Crooke, having been
inspired by the educational structure given
to her at Claflin University, pursued her
educational endeavors while teaching in
the NYC public ...view moreRev. Dr. Bronco H. Crooke, having been
inspired by the educational structure given
to her at Claflin University, pursued her
educational endeavors while teaching in
the NYC public school system for thirtyfour
years, earning an MS in education
(sports psychology) in 1980 and a master of
divinity and master of professional studies
in 2006. Rev. Dr. Wilkes-Crooke received
her certifications as chaplain from APCE
Healthcare Chaplaincy after interning
at Beth Israel Medical Center and Law
Enforcement Chaplaincy Church of God
Chaplains Commission in 2006–2007,
New York Theological Seminary. She
retired from the NYC Board of Education
in 2008. In 2009, she entered the
Doctor of Ministry Program at New York
Theological Seminary, focusing on multifaith ministry,
integrating the three major religions of the
world—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—
graduating in May of 2012 with a Doctor
of Ministry in the Multi-Faith track degree. On November 20,2015 Dr. Crooke was inducted into Claflin University's Hall of Fame. Claflin University is # 4 in HBCU in the nation.
All her accomplishments are credited to
the grace of God through His Son Jesus
Christ, with the support of her husband,
Norman; daughter, Kimberly; family; and
friends. She attributes her nurturing and
guidance to her parents, the late Eugene
and Idella Harley. Rev. Dr. Crooke is the
Senior Pastor of Trinity United Methodist
Church, Richmond Hill, New York.view less