Background
Costa, Judith Ann was born on November 8, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Michael and Ida (Gold) Petrella.
counselor secondary school educator
Costa, Judith Ann was born on November 8, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Michael and Ida (Gold) Petrella.
AB, Hunter College, 1950; AM, Hunter College, 1952; Certified in Guidance, C.W. Post College, 1974.
Teacher, Flushing (New York) High School, 1964-1978; guidance counselor, Middle College High at LaGuardia College, L.I.C., 1978-1980; guidance counselor, B.N. Cardozo High School, Bayside, New York, 1980-1987. Freelance writer.
Member Community School Board 26, Bayside, 1983-1989. Founder Prospect Avenue Block Association, Douglaston, since 1975. Member American Association of University Women, (president Queens branch 1991-1993, Excellence and Equity in Education award 1986, Choices grantee 1987), Americans of Italian Heritage (charter), Douglaston Garden Club (vice president since 1990).
Married Ernest F. Costa, December 26, 1953. Children: Deirdre Costa Major, Christopher.