Ralph Angelo Parente

Background

Parente,, Ralph Angelo was born on December 20, 1927 in Milford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ralph Senior and Josephine Marie (Niro) Parente.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Massachusetts College Art, 1957. Master of Science in Art Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1959. Postgraduate, Pennsylvania State University, 1961.

Postgraduate, Lawrence University, 1972.

Career

Advertising assistant New England Electric System, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1948-1954. Art teacher Milford/Amherset Public Schools, New Hampshire, 1957-1958. Art instructor State College, Framington, Massachusetts, 1959.

Crafts teacher Rochelle High School, Rochelle, New Jersey, 1959-1960. Chair department art education University Hartford, W. Hartford, Connecticut, 1960-1968. Chair department art Anna Maria College, Paxton, Massachusetts, since 1968.

Art instructor Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, since 1973.

Achievements

• Certified elementary and secondary art teacher.

Membership

Member Worcester Art Museum, Women's Museum Art. Member National Art Education Association, Massachusetts Art Education Association, American Art Therapy Association, American Association Retired Teachers, Prime Timers (Boston).

Interests

• Antiques, crafts, cooking, caring for dogs.

Connections

Father:

Ralph Senior Parente,

Mother:

Josephine Marie (Niro) Parente,