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Donovan, James Francis was born on December 12, 1940 in New York City. Son of James Joseph and Elizabeth Ruby (Lang) Donovan.
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James Francis Donovan
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James Francis Donovan, American School system administrator. Certified teacher and consultant learning disabled, school psychologist, chief school administrator. Fellow Syracuse University, 1967, New Jersey Department Education, 1967, Ohio State University, 1970,71; recipient Distinguished Research award National Staff Development Council, 1990, Outstanding Achievement Professional Development award American Association School Adminstrs., 1990.
Education
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, 1965; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1972.
Career
Teacher special education, Bohemia Public Schools, Connetquot, New York, 1965-1966; teacher, Syracuse (New York) Public Schools, 1966-1968; teacher special education, Hopatcong (New York) Board EDn., 1968-1970; teacher, Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools, 1970-1971; supervisor student teachers, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1971-1972; director special services, Scotch Plains (New Jersey) Fanwood Board Education, 1972-1975; assistant superintendent, Westfield (New Jersey) Board Education, 1975-1983; superintendent, West Orange (New Jersey) Board EDn., 1983-1991; superintendent, Hamilton (New Jersey) Board Education, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors American Red Cross, Young Men’s Christian Association, Westfield, 1982. Member ASCD, Council Exceptional Children (president county chapter 1977-1978), New Jersey Association School Adminstrs., New Jersey Staff Development Council.
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Married Mary Carol Rittershofer, July 16, 1977. Children: Deanna, Colleen, James.
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Nationality
American
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Fellow Syracuse University, 1967, New Jersey Department Education, 1967, Ohio State University, 1970,71. Recipient Distinguished Research award National Staff Development Council, 1990, Outstanding Achievement Professional Development award American Association School Adminstrs., 1990.Fellow Syracuse University, 1967, New Jersey Department Education, 1967, Ohio State University, 1970,71. Recipient Distinguished Research award National Staff Development Council, 1990, Outstanding Achievement Professional Development award American Association School Adminstrs., 1990.