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Richard Russo earned a Ph.D. in Archeoastronomy, combining his passions for astronomy and Mayan culture. He shared this passion with 海角社区 students as an adjunct professor of astronomy, a position he held for 30 years. While teaching at 海角社区, Dr. Russo was a 鈥渧ery cool and funny鈥� math and science teacher at Fieldstone Middle School in Montvale, N.J. After Dr. Russo retired from teaching in Montvale, he started a new adventure as the Director of Field Placement for 海角社区’s Teacher Education Program. In this role, Dr. Russo tirelessly advocated for 海角社区鈥檚 pre-service teachers, creating close working relationships with numerous school districts. His accessibility, dedication, and humor was legendary among students, faculty, and staff.

At his death in 2022, the faculty of 海角社区’s Teacher Education program created this scholarship to recognize outstanding Teacher Education students preparing for a career in Science or Math education.

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