John A. Abbruzzese

Background

Abbruzzese,, John A. was born on December 19, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Son of John A. and Frances (Curcio) Abbruzzese.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1949. Master of Education, University Pittsburgh, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Western University, San Diego, 1957.

Career

Chemistry and physics teacher, various locations, Pennsylvania, 1950-1951, 53-55. Teacher special education, psychyol. examiner Allegheny County schools, 1955-1956. Psychologist Monroe County schools, Pennsylvania, 1956-1966, assistant superintendent, 1966-1969, superintendent, 1969-1971.

Private practice psychology, since 1962. Member staff Pocono Medical Center, Pennsylvania, since 1968. Assistant executive director Colonial Northampton Intermediate Unit, Pennsylvania, 1971-1973, director special education, 1973-1982, executive director, 1982-1993, executive director emeritus, since 1993.

Achievements

• Certified teacher, school administrator, psychologist, Pennsylvania.

Membership

Board directors Easter Seal Society, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 1957-1985. Sergeant United States Army, 1951-1953. Member American Psychological Association, American College of Forensic Examiners, American Association School Administrators, American Vocational Association, National Association School Psychologists, National Rehabilitation Association, Council Exceptional Children, Council Administrators and Supervisors Special Education, Pennsylvania Association Chief School Administrators, Lehigh Valley Psychological Association, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Mideast Pennsylvania School Psychologists Association, Pennsylvania Vocational Association, Pennsylvania Association School Administrators, Eastern Pennsylvania Association Retired School Supts (president 1997-1998), Rotary, Pennsylvania Schoolmen, Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Jean Dezzutti, September 27, 1952. Children: John A. III, Mark R., Eugenia F.

Father:

John A. Abbruzzese,

Mother:

Frances (Curcio) Abbruzzese,

Spouse:

Jean Dezzutti

child:

John A. III Abbruzzese,

child:

Mark R. Abbruzzese,

child:

Eugenia F. Abbruzzese,