Background
Cappello, Rita Mae was born on June 4, 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Thomas A. and Angeline Cappello.
Cappello, Rita Mae was born on June 4, 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Thomas A. and Angeline Cappello.
Bachelor, Mercyhurst College, 1964. Master of Science, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1969. Administration certified, St. Bonaventure University, 1990.
English and reading teacher Erie School District, 1964-1966. English teacher, reading chariperson Mount Lebanon (Pennsylvania) School District, 1966-1968. Assistant professor Mercyhurst College, Erie, 1969-1974.
Act 89 gifted/remedial work teacher Northwest Tri County Intermediate Unit, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, 1974-1990. Assistant to mayor City of Erie, since 1990.
Chair committee Warner Preservation Trust. President Erie International Airport Authority. Member Erie Excellence Council.
Member Erie Pornographic Commission. Lector Sacred Heart Church, Erie. Member American Association of University Women (vice president), International Reading Association, National Council Teachers English, Pennsylvania State Education Association, Erie Reading Association, Leadership Erie Alumni Association (president, incorporator), East Erie Turners, Phi Delta Kappa.