Background
Poyant, Dennis Richard was born on January 5, 1950 in Acushnet, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Leon R. and Dorothée (Marcille) Poyant.
Poyant, Dennis Richard was born on January 5, 1950 in Acushnet, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Leon R. and Dorothée (Marcille) Poyant.
Bachelor, Southeastern Massachusetts U., l97l; Master of Arts, Providence College, l975.
Teacher, St. Anthony High School, New Bedford, Massachusetts, l97l; teacher, St. Joseph Elementary School, New Bedford, l97l-75; principal, St. Mary's School, New Bedford, l975-. Member Superintendent's Advisory Board, Fall River, Massachusetts, l987-.
Member county St. Mary's Parish, l984-. Member National Catholic Education Association (elementary Executive Board 1982-1986, Distinguished Reg. Principal award 1990), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Middle School Association, New England Association Catholic Development Officers.
Married Christine Mary Ponichtera, April l7, l972. Children: Melissa, Julie, Laurie, Kathryn.