Background
Richard, Connie Leon was born on August 25, 1948 in Chattanooga. Son of Elmer and Jean Richard.
Richard, Connie Leon was born on August 25, 1948 in Chattanooga. Son of Elmer and Jean Richard.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, College Santa Fe, 1970; Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision, Seton Hall U., 1978.
Teacher, Newark Board Education, 1970-1974; school coordinator, Newark Board Education, 1974-1980; central coordinator, Newark Board Education, 1980-1981; supervisor, Newark Board Education, 1981-1984; director, Newark Board Education, since 1984.
Member New Jersey Minority Groups Caucus, 1973-1980. Executive Board Newark Teachers Association, Newark, 1977-1980. Member National Association Federal Program Adminstrs., National Coalition of Title I/Chapter I Parents, New Jersey Education Association (minority caucus 1973-1980), New Jersey Association Federal Program Adminstrs., New Jersey Congress of Parents and Teachers, City Association School Adminstrs.
Married Janice Jackson, August 15, 1970. Children: Johari, Maisha.