Background
Prattella, William Charles was born on October 23, 1939 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Vincent Anthony and Edith (Bisordi) Prattella.
Prattella, William Charles was born on October 23, 1939 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Vincent Anthony and Edith (Bisordi) Prattella.
Bachelor of Science in Spanish, Fordham University, 1961; Master of Science in Spanish and Education, Fordham University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy of Ednl. Psychology, Fordham University, 1969.
Teacher Spanish and English, Traphagen Junior H.S., 1961-1964;
teacher Spanish, Mount Vernon (New York) H.S., 1964-1968;
guidance counselor, Mount Vernon H.S., 1968-1969;
assistant principal, Mount Vernon H.S., 1969;
director pupil personnel services, Mount Vernon Public School Sys., 1969-1972;
superintendent schools, Mount Vernon Public School Sys., since 1972. Adjunct Professor College New Rochelle, New York, since 1989, Fordham University, New York, since 1978. Instructor Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1969-1972.
Teacher English Mount Vernon Adult Education, 1964-1965.
Board of directors Westchester County Junior Achievement. Member Mayor's Drug Task Force City of Mount Vernon. Member American Association School Adminstrs., New York State Council School District Adminstrs., Lower Hudson Council Supts., Southern Westchester Chief School Adminstrs.
Association, Mount Vernon Mental Health Association, Kiwanis Club, Mount Vernon Chamber of C., Italian Civic Association (chairman scholarship committee, Leadership award, Dedicated Svc. award), Boys Town of Italy, Inc. (Westchester committee, board directors), Phi Delta Kappa (Outstanding Administrator of Year).
Married Mary Lamb, April 18, 1965. Children: William, Dawn, Christopher, Todd.
