Occupation: Deputy Secretary of Education; Commissioner for Libraries (Retired)
Born: Nyack, New York, September 24, 1953
Education:
DArts in English, Saint John’s University, Queens, NY (2006)
MA in English, Villanova University (1982)
BA in English and Education, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA (1975)
Certifications:
Certified Educator, State of New York; Certified Educator, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Career:
Program Administrator, Westchester Community College (2001-2020)
Teacher, Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY (1993-2020)
Professor, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY (1989-2020)
Teacher, Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY (1993-2003)
Teacher, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY (1990-1994)
Teacher, Farmingdale High School, Farmingdale, NY (1985-1988)
Teacher, The Sewanhaka Central High School District, Elmont, NY (1982-1985)
Teacher, Bishop Egan High School, Catholic Schools of Philadelphia, Fairless Hills, PA (1975-1982)
Co-chair, PI of the PAL-TECH National Science Foundation Grant
Acting Curriculum Chair for Networking, Westchester Community College
Career Related:
English Curriculum Coordinator, Verizon Next Step Program (2001-Present); Computer Consultant, Nyack Fire Department (1993-Present); Advisor, Drama Club, Sewanhaka High School, Central High School District, Elmont, NY (1982-1985); Adviser, Literary Magazine, Bishop Egan High School (1978-1980)
Civic:
President, Mazeppa Fire Engine Company No. 2, Nyack, NY (1991-1997); Chairman, Nyack YMCA Board of Managers (1986-1988); Chair, Mazeppa Planning Committee, Nyack, NY (1985-1995); Founding Member, Rockland County, YMCA Youth Services, Nyack, NY (1985-1988); Secretary, Mazeppa Fire Engine Company No. 2, Nyack, NY (1982-1991)
Creative Works:
Editor, D.A. Report (1996-1998)
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Honoree, Next Step Recognition of Service, Next Step Program (2015); Recipient, Recognition Award, Cisco Networking Academy (2008); Recipient, Star Award, Verizon Next Step Program (2006); Recipient, Outstanding Programs in English Award, Two Year College Association-National Council for Teachers of English (2002); Honoree, American Legion Good Citizen, Nyack, NY; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional
Memberships:
Member, Modern Language Association of America; Member, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE); Member, Conference on College Composition & Communication; Member, Alliance for Computers and Writing (ACW); Member, LaSalle Education Alumni Association; Member, North East Cisco Networking Academy Training Alliance
Family:
Son of Anthony John Leone and Anne Helen (Renella) Leone
Married: Dee Ann Hammond (07/15/1989)
Children: Stephanie Kara; Rebecca Dawn
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in American Education – 2007-2008, 8th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in American Education – 2006-2007, 7th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the East – 1999-2000, 27th Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
