About Dr. Casale

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

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