Joseph John Marinelli

Background

Marinelli, Joseph John was born on August 8, 1943 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Antoinette (Valentino) Marinelli.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, U. Florida, 1965; Master of Education in Counseling, U. Florida, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Ednl. Administration, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1976.

Career

Counselor, director guidance, then director administrative support services, Union County Public Schools, Lake Butler, Florida, 1967-1972; project, research assistant, coordinator cost-effectiveness, Wisconsin Research and Development Center Individualized Learning, Madison, 1972-1974; intern, Council Exceptional Children, Reston, Virginia, 1974-1975; federal liaison, Florida Department Education, Washington, 1975-1977; school system administrator, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida, 1977-1989; associate superintendent planning and governmental relations, Orange County Public Schools, 1983-1989; superintendent schools, Livonia (Michigan) Public Schools, since 1989. Director curriculum development project for educable mentally retarded, Baker, Bradford and Union County Public Schools, Lake Butler, 1971-1972. Consultant National Conference State Legislatures, Washington, 1975, Biscayne College, Miami, Florida, 1982-1983.

Executive director Orange County Public Schools Foundation, Orlando, 1987-1988. Member state advising committee Southeastern Education Improvement Laboratory, Research Triangle, North Carolina, 1987-1989. Member task force on testing, task force on education of exceptional students in least restrictive environment, Florida Commissioner Education, 1988-1989.

Achievements

• Joseph John Marinelli has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Orlando Leadership Council, 1980-1987. Member steering committee Orlando Executive Council, 1987-1989. Board directors Livonia Symphony, 1990-1991.

Chairman Livonia Prayer Breakfast, 1989-1991. Member National Association Federal Education Program Adminstrs. (president 1986-1988), Florida Association School Adminstrs.

(president 1988-1989), Florida Association Instrnl. Suprs. and Adminstrs. (president 1984-1986), Florida Association State and Federal Ednl.

Program Adminstrs. (president 1980-1982), American Association School Adminstrs., American Education Research Association, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, Florida Ednl. Leaders Forum, Wayne County Association School Adminstrs. (vice president since 1991), Michigan Association School Adminstrs.

(county since 1991), National School Board Association, U. Florida Gator ClubCen. Florida (president 1980-1982), U. Florida National Alumni Association (Executive Committee), Delta Upsilon Alumni Club (president 1971-1972).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, antiques, traveling.

Connections

Married Rebekah Slavis, February 21, 1981.

Father:

Joseph Marinelli

Mother:

Antoinette (Valentino) Marinelli

Spouse:

Rebekah Slavis