Background
Connor, Leo Edward was born on September 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leo A. and Margaret (McMahon) Connor.
special education services professional
Connor, Leo Edward was born on September 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leo A. and Margaret (McMahon) Connor.
Bachelor, LaSalle University, 1945. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1949. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1955.
Teacher Pittsburgh and Philadelphia schools, 1945-1949. Elementary principal, director elementary education Clarkstown Center School District, New City, New York, 1950-1957. Educational director Lexington School for the Deaf, New York City, 1957-1968, executive director, 1968-1985, Lexington Center for Hearing Impaired, New York City, 1985-1988.
Chairman New York Schools for Deaf and Blind, Albany, New York, 1968-1983, Council on Education of Deaf, Washington, 1976-1978, National Advisory Committee on Media for Handicapped, Washington, 1978-1980. Adjunct professor education Columbia University, New York City. Instructor New York University, New York City.
Chairman Board Zoning Adjustment, Borough of Spring Lake, New Jersey, 1989-1996, chairman lake committee, 1990-1995. Trustee New Rochelle (New York ) College. Member parish council St. Catherine's Church.
Fellow American Speech/Hearing/Language Association (clinical certified competency and honors of the associate). Member Alexander Graham Bell Association (Honors of the Association award 1986, president 1970-1972), Council for Exceptional Children (president 1968-1969).
Married Frances Partridge, June 7, 1952.