The Karamanol family moved to Wayne, NJ,
August 1952, from Astoria, Long Island, NY. In the 3rd
grade, I attended the Preakness Grammar School. In the
4rth grade, Lafayette Grammar School was completed 1/2 way
through the school year, so, we moved in. Teacher was
Mrs. Alloway. In 1957, I attended Anthony Wayne Junior
High School until moving to Wayne Senior High School in
1959. I graduated from Wayne Senior High School June
1962.
In February 1963, I signed up for two 3 year tours with the 50th Armored Battalion and Headquarters Company at the, Lodi, NJ Army National Guard Armory. First 3 years was assigned to the Communications Maintenance section, Signal Corps. The second 3 years, I joined the 50th Armored Division NJ Army National Guard Band located at the Elisabeth NJ Army National Guard Armory. Also, served as the Band bus driver. I obtained my honorable discharge on February 13, 1969.
In February 1963, I signed up for two 3 year tours with the 50th Armored Battalion and Headquarters Company at the, Lodi, NJ Army National Guard Armory. First 3 years was assigned to the Communications Maintenance section, Signal Corps. The second 3 years, I joined the 50th Armored Division NJ Army National Guard Band located at the Elisabeth NJ Army National Guard Armory. Also, served as the Band bus driver. I obtained my honorable discharge on February 13, 1969.
I attended RCA Institutes of Technology,
Lower Manhatten, NYC; and, graduated in the Specialty area of
Electronic Systems and Devices, November 29, 1966. I worked at
RCA Electronic Components and Devices Engineering, Somerville,
N.J. as an Engineer's Aid. Also, worked in Computer Devices,
Inc., Hawthorne, NJ before going to Montclair State College
for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the School of Industrial
Education and Technology. I was invited into the Honors
Fraternity: Epsilon Pi Tau in 1971; and, graduated with Honors
January 1972.
I began my professional and married life with my new bride, Alice Mamounes Karamanol, January 1967 at R.C.A. Electronics Devices and Components Engineering Plant in Sommerville, N.J. I worked as an Engineer's Aid.
Next I began working at Computer Diodes Corporation as an Electronics Bench Technician. I left to attend Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, N.J., September 1969 as a Freshman. I graduated from the School of Industrial Arts and Technology, Montlair State University on January 31, 1972. I received 2 New Jersey State Teaching certifications: Teacher of Industrial Arts and Teacher of Technical Occupations.
My first job as a teaching professional was at the Parsippany Troy Hills Public School System in Parsippany, New Jersey. I taught Electronics and Industrial Arts subjects in both High Scools. I served 4 years as Varsity Fencing Coach at Parsippany High School on Vail Road, Parsippany, N.J. ... where I lived for 31 years.
In 1978, my wife, Ali, quit teaching to stay home with Alisa and Jason during the formative years. This caused me to seek a higher salary position with AT&T Bell Laboratories in Whippany, N.J. I worked as a Senior Technician for Loop Engineering for 1 year. I was promoted to Management in AT&T General Departments, Tariffs and Costs, Basing Ridge, N.J. During my 15 years with AT&T as a Telecommucations Regional Manager I performed several positions in Cost Accounting, Computer Systems Analyst in the Finance Department, Computer Lab Administration, Site Management in AT&T Information Management Systems and Project Management in AT&T International.
I semi-retired from AT&T, Morristown, NJ, January 1993, as a Regional Telecommunications Manager (Morristown locations), Telecommunications Site Manager (Morristown and Basking Ridge AT&T work sites) and End User Support for AT&T Management in Morristown and Basking Ridge locations.
I retired from East Orange, NJ Public School System, June 2006, after serving for 13 years and 2 months (functioning as a Teacher of Technical Education and Technical Occupations ... head instructor for the Cisco Local Academy, East Orange Campus High School).
I began my professional and married life with my new bride, Alice Mamounes Karamanol, January 1967 at R.C.A. Electronics Devices and Components Engineering Plant in Sommerville, N.J. I worked as an Engineer's Aid.
Next I began working at Computer Diodes Corporation as an Electronics Bench Technician. I left to attend Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, N.J., September 1969 as a Freshman. I graduated from the School of Industrial Arts and Technology, Montlair State University on January 31, 1972. I received 2 New Jersey State Teaching certifications: Teacher of Industrial Arts and Teacher of Technical Occupations.
My first job as a teaching professional was at the Parsippany Troy Hills Public School System in Parsippany, New Jersey. I taught Electronics and Industrial Arts subjects in both High Scools. I served 4 years as Varsity Fencing Coach at Parsippany High School on Vail Road, Parsippany, N.J. ... where I lived for 31 years.
In 1978, my wife, Ali, quit teaching to stay home with Alisa and Jason during the formative years. This caused me to seek a higher salary position with AT&T Bell Laboratories in Whippany, N.J. I worked as a Senior Technician for Loop Engineering for 1 year. I was promoted to Management in AT&T General Departments, Tariffs and Costs, Basing Ridge, N.J. During my 15 years with AT&T as a Telecommucations Regional Manager I performed several positions in Cost Accounting, Computer Systems Analyst in the Finance Department, Computer Lab Administration, Site Management in AT&T Information Management Systems and Project Management in AT&T International.
I semi-retired from AT&T, Morristown, NJ, January 1993, as a Regional Telecommunications Manager (Morristown locations), Telecommunications Site Manager (Morristown and Basking Ridge AT&T work sites) and End User Support for AT&T Management in Morristown and Basking Ridge locations.
I retired from East Orange, NJ Public School System, June 2006, after serving for 13 years and 2 months (functioning as a Teacher of Technical Education and Technical Occupations ... head instructor for the Cisco Local Academy, East Orange Campus High School).