Background
Pollak, Joel Michael was born on May 24, 1947 in New York City. Son of Walter J. and Gladys Pollak.
Pollak, Joel Michael was born on May 24, 1947 in New York City. Son of Walter J. and Gladys Pollak.
Bachelor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1969; Master of Science, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1976; Doctor of Education, New York University, 1988.
Teacher science, Massapequa (New York) H.S., 1969-1976; administrative assistant, Nassau Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, Westbury, New York, 1976-1980; assistant superintendent, Valley Stream (New York) Union Free School District # 24, 1980-1983; assistant superintendent, Ellenville (New York) Control School District, 1983-1987; assistant superintendent, Eastchester (New York) Union Free School District, 1987-1995; superintendent of schools, Greater Johnstown (New York) School District, 1995-1998; superintendent schools, Marlboro (New York) Control School District, since 1998. Adjunct assistant professor New York University, 1992-1995. Consultant, workshop facilitator C. Weeks Associations, New York City, 1991-1995.
Trustee, vice president Yorktown Jewish Center, Yorktown Heights, New York, 1990-1992. Member ASCD, American Association School Adminstrs., American Field Svc. (president Ellenville chapter 1983-1987), Johnstown Business and Professional Association, Rotary, Moose.
Married Patricia Ansel, August 25, 1968. Children: Elyce Pollak Jacobson, Gayle.