Barbara Joan Martorana

Background

Martorana, Barbara Joan was born on October 18, 1942 in New York City. Daughter of Samuel and Joan Renee Martorana.

Education

Bachelor, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1970; Master of Science in English Education, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1972; advanced certified computers in education, Long Island U., 1988; professional diploma in education administration, Long Island U., 1990.

Career

Executive secretary, American Petroleum Institute, New York City, 1960-1965; executive assistant to vice president, Goldring, Inc., New York City, 1965-1967; executive assistant, Research Institute for Catholic Education, New York City, 1967-1969; English teacher, St. Martin of Tours School, Amityville, New York, 1970-1977; English teacher, Oceanside (New York) Junior H.S., 1977-1978; English teacher, Freeport (New York) H.S., since 1979. Recording secretary Freeport (New York) Teacher Center Policy Board, 1986-1989. Co-chair Middle States Steering Committee, Freeport, 1988-1990.

Chair Freeport (New York) H.S. Shared Decision Team, 1992-1993. Advisory board Long Island Writing Project, Garden City, New York, since 1993, co-leader Summer Institutions.

Achievements

• Barbara Joan Martorana has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Writing Competency Practice, Third Edition - Revised and Expanded

Membership

With Seaford (New York) Republican Club, since 1975. Member ASCD, National Council Teachers English (conference on English education), New York State English Council, Long Island Writing Project.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Martorana

Mother:

Joan Renee Martorana