Dr. Casale is an award winning educator with 40 plus years of experience encompassing four states; New York, Florida, Texas and Connecticut. In 1974 he was named the Florida Teacher of the Year; the first male teacher so honored. In 1988 he was the principal of Purchase Elementary School in Harrison, NY which received national recognition as a School of Excellence. He has numerous other awards.
Starting as substitute teacher in Westchester County, NY after serving his active duty with the United States Marine Corps Reserves, he subsequently served his students and their parents as a classroom teacher, Community Education Director,Adult Education Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, ESL teacher and ESL consultant. In 2009/2010, he was back in the classroom for a one year stint as a fifth grade teacher. He contributes articles to newspapers and from July 2011 to December 2011, he wrote a weekly column for the Naples Daily News in Naples Florida.
He has been an adjunct professor at various colleges in New York and Florida. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Dr. Casale has two grown children; James and Karen. He has four grandchildren; Olivia, Christian, Caroline and Luca. He lives with his wife Janet in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
If you would like to contact Dr.Casale, e-mail him directly, at :jameslcasale184@gmail.com
Thursday, August 30, 2012
About Dr. Casale
About Ask the Principal
This site is basically a blog for parents who are seeking advice about how to navigate the public school system in the best interests of their child or children. If you are experiencing problems or have issues with teachers or administrators, or you just have questions about schools and schooling, this advice blog may be able to help you.
Hopefully, I will be able assist parents with solid advice, information and tools that will result in more positive experiences for them and their children. Parents are their child’s first teacher and they must become knowledgeable and remain active throughout the K-12 journey and beyond. Parents who are not active and suffer from the “ leave it to the teacher and the school syndrome” are gambling. Why? There are not enough outstanding teachers or principals to reform the public schools.
This site may also benefit teachers, administrators and school board members whose professional mission is to improve and become what they preach to students— a lifelong learner. As a committed lifelong learner myself, I look forward to YOUR comments and advice which may contribute to my improvement and that of the participants in this blog.
CASALE CONSULTING SERVICES:
Dr. Casale offers a variety of services to individuals, groups, schools, and interested organizations.
PRIVATE TUTORING AT EVERY LEVEL.
Elementary- All Subjects.
Middle School-All subjects except advanced math.
High School- Reading,Writing English, History, SAT Prep(verbal)
Price=$50.00 per hour
PRIVATE CONSULTING FOR PARENTS(locally or by phone)
Price= $30.00 per 1/2 hour
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS for parent organizations in public or private schools, libraries, or any interested group.
Price=TBD
CONSULTANT- to any public or private school on a variety of topics under the headings: Leadership, Curriculum, Instruction, & Management.
Price= TBD