معرفی
Dr. Fino M. Celano is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership at St. John’s University School of Education. With over 30 years of experience as a public-school administrator in New York, he has held leadership roles such as Superintendent of Schools and building Principal. His expertise spans school leadership, curriculum innovation, and teacher mentoring programs.
- Education:
- B.A. in History from Marist College
- M.A. in Literacy Education from Manhattan College
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Hofstra University
- Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from St. John’s University
- Professional development at Harvard University Graduate School of Education and Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Research Interests:
Dr. Celano focuses on new teacher mentoring programs, trust in educational settings, and teacher efficacy, alongside systemic innovations in curriculum/instruction and K-12 administrative frameworks.
Leadership Roles:
Former Superintendent of Herricks Public Schools (2015-2022), Assistant Superintendent in Garden City Public Schools (10 years), and Principal in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Past-President of Long Island Association of School Personnel Administrators and New York State Association of School Personnel Administrators. Current member of St. John’s University School of Education Dean's Advisory Board.
Honors:
Recipient of multiple awards including St. John’s Leaders in Education Award (2013), Distinguished Alumni Award (2017), and New York State P.T.A. Distinguished Service Award.
