Eugene "Gene" Karol: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Mifflin Township High School, Pa. Academic College Prep. 1951

Bloomsburg State University, Pa. Biological Science 1951-1953

University of Maryland Biological Science/ 1955 B.S.
Social Sciences

Western Maryland College Educational Admin. 1964 M.Ed.

Nova Southeastern University, Florida Educational Admin. 1975 Ed.D.

OTHER

Superintendent's Institute, Vanderbilt University, 1985-1990

Center for Creative Leadership, 1990-Present

Experience

* Calvert County Public Schools Board of Education, President and Member for the past four years.

* Successful Calvert County Public Schools Superintendent for 13 years; Sommerset County Superintendent for 5 years; Executive Assistant to the Maryland State Superintendent for 5 years.

* During administration, Calvert County rose from 12th to 2nd place in the state testing program; built a cultural arts center; implemented a computer assisted instruction program; promoted accelerated courses; established school to work links; brought NJROTC Progams to Calvert County; expanded the athletic programs; and encouraged educational growth and development to successfully meet county needs.

* Superintendent of the Year.

* Past President of the Council of the Public Schools Superintendents Association of Maryland.

* Past President of the Council of Education Administrators and Supervisors of Maryland.

* Served as an officer on the Executive Board of the National Education Association.

* Past President of the Teachers Associationof Baltimore.

*Various recognitions from the PTA, including the Golden Apple State Award.

* Life member of the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Association.

* Doctorate in Education and currently employed as a professor helping educators and administrators further their professional growth and knoweldge.