Type Of Business:
1) School 2) Restaurant
Marketing Area:
1) New York 2) New York
Major Product/SVS:
1) Education 2) Italian cuisine and pizza
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing tennis; Photography; Hiking; Listening to music; Playing the clarinet
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Molecular Biology (1972); Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education, SUNY Fredonia (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
STANYS; NCSE; Coach, High School Varsity Tennis Team (28 Years); Classically Trained Clarinetist; Founder, A.P. Biology Program, Roxbury Central School
Charity:
Tutor, Children in Need of Assistance
Number Of Years In Profession:
41
Number Of Years In Current Position:
39
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his love for children.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his desire to make an impact in the education field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Zerega began teaching high school science and math at Roxbury Central School in 1973 and retired in 2011. He has taught all high school math courses, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, advanced algebra, calculus and A.P. calculus. Presently, he works as a naturalist at the College of the Atlantic and teaches at a summer family camp. He conducts nature tours and co-tours whale watching. He is also a professional photographer and has taken photographs for weddings and other events.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Teaching biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics to ninth- through 12th-grade students; Teaching advanced program classes; Coaching the high school and junior high school science Olympiad teams; Tutoring students 2) Managing the restaurant during weekends
Education Certifications:
Permanent New York State Teaching Certifications in Biology and Life Sciences (Grades 7-12), Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics and Tennis; Authorized A.P. Biology Teacher, Advanced Placement College Board
Awards/Honors:
Three-Time Nominee, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Science and Math; League Championship Coach, High School varsity Tennis Team (17 Years); Performer, New York State World's Fair; Two-Time Performer, Carnegie Hall
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Zerega intends to further his education.