Roger Reginald Festa

Background

Festa, Roger Reginald was born on September 6, 1950 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Son of Reginald and Rosemary (Chappa) Festa.

Education

Bachelor in Biology and Chemistry magna cum laude, St. Michael's College, 1972; Master of Arts in Agriculture, U. Vermont, 1979; certified in Administration, Fairfield U., 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Education, U. Connecticut, 1982.

Career

Teacher, Center Catholic High School, Norwalk, 1975-1979; teacher, Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk, 1979-1982; assistant professor of chemistry, Truman State University (formerly N.E. Missouri State University), Kirksville, 1983-1989; director Chemical Comm. Development Center, Truman State University (formerly N.E. Missouri State University), Kirksville, 1983-1990; associate professor, Truman State University (formerly N.E. Missouri State University), Kirksville, 1989-1997; professor, Truman State University (formerly N.E. Missouri State University), Kirksville, since 1997; coach men's volleyball, Truman State University (formerly N.E. Missouri State University), Kirksville, since 1991; dean frats., Truman State University (formerly N.E. Missouri State University), Kirksville, 1991-1992. Adjunct Professor U. Connecticut, 1983.

Achievements

• Roger Reginald Festa has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Diocese Bridgeport (Connecticut) Education Association, 1978-1979, science consultant Schools.office, 1979, executive administrator, 1979. Board directors Norwalk Community Services Agency, 1980-1981. Fellow American Institute Chemists (public education committee 1980-1983, education editor The Chemist Journal 1981-1995, member editorial board The Chemist 1986-1991, board directors since 1982, chairman national meetings committee 1982-1991, 94-95, history committee since 1982, archivist since 1983, secretary 1991-1993, president-elect 1994-1995, president 1996-1997).

Member American Chemical Society (founding editor The Fairfield Chemist 1978-1979, associate editor Journal Chemical Education 1980-1989, vice chairman education committee Western Connecticut section 1979-1981, chairman elect Mark Twain section 1985, chairman 1986, exec.bd. 1984-1995, program chair 1984-1995), St. Louis Institute Chemists (founder 1984, president 1985-1987, secretary-treasurer since 1987), Academy Science St. Louis, Association Fraternity Advisors, College Fraternity Editors' Association, Kirksville Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1983-1986, secretary 1984-1985, chair retired senior volumes committee 1985-1987), Order of Omega, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Alpha Chi Sigma (associate editor TheHexagon since 1984), Sigma Phi Epsilon (Board of Governors since 1994, advisor Truman State University chapter since 1991).

Connections

Father:

Reginald Festa

Mother:

Rosemary (Chappa) Festa