Background

Commanday, Peter Martin was born on October 4, 1932 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Dorothy (Kaplan) Commanday.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1959. Master of Science in Administrative/Supervisor Education, Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, 1967.

Career

Dean, teacher New York City Board Education, South Bronx, New York, 1964-1979, coordinator professional training division school safety, 1979-1991. Peacemaker, educator, director Commanday Peacemaking Institute Corporation, Congers, New York, since 1991. Consultant and trainer on safety and crisis intervention Rockland County Office of Aging, Family Shelter of Rockland County, Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Consultant crisis intervention, resolution, prevention.

Achievements

• Certified peacemaking instructor. Certified crisis intervenor. Certified peace officer.

Membership

Trustee Solomon Schechter School, Rockland County, New York, 1972-1984. With United States Air Force, 1952-1956.

Connections

Married Susan Nancy Shair, April 28, 1962. Children: Lisa, Clifford.

father:

Joseph Commanday

mother:

Dorothy (Kaplan) Commanday

spouse:

Susan Nancy Shair

child:

Clifford Commanday

child:

Lisa Commanday