Background
Girven, Joseph Francis was born on February 11, 1934 in Bronx. Son of Michael John and Catherine (McCabe) Girven.
Girven, Joseph Francis was born on February 11, 1934 in Bronx. Son of Michael John and Catherine (McCabe) Girven.
Bachelor, Iona College, 1956. Master of Science, Fordham University, 1960. Postgraduate, New York University.
Teacher English and social studies Mount Pleasant Center School District, Thornwood, New York, 1958-1967, director adult education program, 1962-1967. Assistant principal Mahopac (New York ) Middle School, 1967-1972, acting principal, 1972-1973. Principal Lakeview Elementary School, Mahopac, 1973-1975, Mahopac High School, 1975-1978.
Assistant superintendent Mahopac Center School District, from 1978. Adjunct professor behavioral science Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York, since 1960. Adjunct instructor Fordham University Graduate School Education, Bronx, 1980-1983, College of New Rochelle (New York ) School New Resources, 1980-1986.
Member board advisory trustees Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel, New York, since 1971. Chairman Town of Carmel Zoning Board Appeals, Mahopac, since 1976. Trustee Mahopac Public Library, 1978-1982.
President Mahopac Falls Fire Department, 1974-1975. Member AASA, Rotary (president Mahopac chapter 1978-1979).
Married Valerie Joan Hayes, June 25, 1960. Children: Joseph, Jennifer, Jacqueline.