Background
English, Richard Paul was born on June 16, 1960 in Buffalo. Son of Paul John and Marilyn Marie English.
English, Richard Paul was born on June 16, 1960 in Buffalo. Son of Paul John and Marilyn Marie English.
Bachelor of Music, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1981. Master of Music, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1986.
Instrumental music director Weedsport Central School, Weedsport, New York, since 1982, fine arts department chairman, since 2001. Member The Cayugans Big Band, Auburn, New York, 1986—2004, director, New York, 1998—2004. Consultant New York State Department Education, Albany, 1999—2003.
President Jordan-Elbridge School Board, Jordan, New York, 1993—1995, member, 1991—1997, Seymour Lofft Park Association, Elbridge, since 1998, secretary, 1998—2005, vice president, 2005—2006, president, since 2006. Coach Jordan-Elbridge Community Council, 1993—2002. Board directors Northern Cayuga Little League, Weedsport, 2000—2002.
Member of Music Educators National Conference, New York State School Music Association, Cayuga County Music Educators Association (president 1986-1989, 2000-2003, since 2005), New York State United Teachers, Weedsport Teachers Association (vice president 1989-1991), American Mensa, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Married Kiva Marie VanZandt, June 9, 1984. Children: Daniel, Michael, Eric.