Background
Polka, Walters S. was born on November 5, 1945 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Frank W. and Josephine B. Polka.
Polka, Walters S. was born on November 5, 1945 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Frank W. and Josephine B. Polka.
Bachelor, University Buffalo, 1968. Master of Arts, Niagara University, 1970. Master of Science, Niagara University, 1971.
Doctor of Education, University Buffalo, 1977. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1998. Postgraduate, Florida State University, 1993.
Assistant superintendent Lewiston-Porter Center Schools, Youngstown, New York, 1986-1990. Curriculum coordinator Williamsville (New York ) Center Schools, 1973-1986. Teacher, high school Lewiston-Porter Center Schools, 1968-1973.
Superintendent Lewiston-Porter School District, since 1990. Adjunct professor Niagara University, Buffalo State College, Medaille College, University Buffalo. Curriculum advisor Hudson Institute, 1981-1984.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Association School Administrators, American Management Association, International Society Educational Planning (treasurer, past president), Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Lambda Theta.
Married Victoria M. Homiszczak, August 3, 1968. Children: Jennifer Marie, Monica Jo.