Ronald Verdicchio Professor • Department of Teacher Ed: PreK-12 WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY Wayne, NJ. (2000-Present)Associate Professor of Education, Department of Elementary/Early Childhood Education;Department of Educational Leadership; Department of Anthropology, Affiliated Faculty.RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ridgewood, NJ. (1970-2000)Executive Director, principal, assistant principal, social studies coordinator and teacher.UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OVERSEAS (1968-1970)SCHOOL SYSTEM, AFCENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL,AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL SECTION Brunssum, The NetherlandsTeacher of English and history. Assistant to the American High School Principal.FAIR LAWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fair Lawn, NJ. (1965-1968)Teacher of social studies and English. Professional Interests Communities-families-and school cultures. Immigration and the impact on communities; Politics and policy in education. Other Interests International relations Dutch French Degrees EdD Educational Administration, Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY Specialization Anthropology and Education; Educational Leadership; International studies Notable Courses Taught ANTH 202 Anthropology and Education: Foundations for TeachingANTH 2020 Diversity and Equity in Schools (honors and regular) CMAT 6220 Cross Cultural Perspectives on Schools and CommunitiesGlobalization and Education: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning. Email 973 720 2141 4098 Valley Road Wed 3:00-5:00 Zoom make appointment through Calendly
