Rita Annette Zelei

Background

Zelei, Rita Annette was born on December 19, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Joseph Emil and Kathryn (Novacic) Zelei.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Akron, Ohio, 1960; Master of Science, U. Akron, Ohio, 1966; Doctor of Education, U. Akron, Ohio, 1971.

Career

Music teacher, Hudson (Ohio) Local Schools, 1960; music teacher, Akron Public Schools, 1960-1968; staff, Ohio Department of Education, Columbus, 1968-1969; special crew leader, United States bureau of Census, Washington, 1970; educational consultant, New Jersey Department Education, Trenton, 1972; principal, Geneva (Ohio) Elementary School, 1972-1991; retired, Geneva (Ohio) Elementary School, 1991. Adjunct Professor Lake Erie College, Painesville, 1976-1983. Consultant Ohio Department Education, Columbus, 1986-1990.

Achievements

• Rita Annette Zelei has been listed as a noteworthy educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice-president Geneva Civic Center Board, 1982-1988. President Geneva Area Grape JAMboree dedication, 1994. President Geneva Area Grape JAMboree, 1983-1991.

Board directors Ashtabula County Scouts Council, 1979, Geneva Area Human Superior vena cava syndrome, 1982-1989. Member Governor's Travel and Tourism Board, 1987-1991. Delegate to China, People to People Ohio Education, 1986.

Vice president Watermill Association, Inc., 1992-1993. Member American Association of University Women, American Association School Adminstrs., American Ednl. Research Association, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce (Citizen of Year 1987), Phi Delta Kappa (president 1986, Educator of Year 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: music, calligraphy, sewing, civic organizations.

Connections

Married Robert B. Brumbaugh. 1 child, Bernadette Veronica.

Father:

Joseph Emil Zelei

Mother:

Kathryn (Novacic) Zelei

Spouse:

Robert B. Brumbaugh

child:

Bernadette Veronica Zelei