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| Gabriel J. Campana | |
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| 46th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 21, 2009 – Present | |
| Lieutenant | Catherine Baker Knoll (2009-Present) |
| Preceded by | Ed Rendell |
| Mayor of Williamsport | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – January 4, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Romer |
| Succeeded by | Terry McAuliffe |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bloomsburg College Wilkes University |
| Profession | Educator |
Dr. Gabriel J. Campana is the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He is an educator in the Williamsport Area School District. In addition, Masters Degree classes were taught by Gabe at The College of New Jersey (Trenton State College) and via RTC as an adjuct Assistant Professor. He is a 12 year veteran of Williamsport City Council and attended the following institutions of higher learning.
- University of Sarasota (now known as Argosy University) lived at and completed coursework, Florida - Doctorate in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) - Summa Cum Laude
- Harvard University - Completed Multicultural Coursework - Sabbatical
- Wilkes University - Master of Science in Education - Magna Cum Laude
- Bloomsburg University - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Magna Cum Laude
- Saint Alban's Prep SchoolWashington, D.C. Received honors distinction as he completed classes in the summer of 1980
- Bishop Neumann High School - Graduated in 1981
Awards:
- Trademark from the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office
- 2005 YWCA Racial Justice Award Recipient
- Who's Who in American Education Recipient
- Top vote getter in 1997, and 2005 City Council elections
Gabe belongs to the following organizations:
- Newberry Lions
- Lycoming County Historical Society
- Sons of Italy
- NRA
- Association for Curriculum and Supervision Development
In 2003, Campana received his Doctor of Education Degree from University of Sarasota (now called Argosy University), accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and membership with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, which also accredits 900 other Colleges and Universities including Notre Dame and Ohio State.
On May 12, 2008, Campana announced a new plan to fight crime in Williamsport. By the end of the year, statistics showed violent crime was reduced by 15% and drug arrests were up 200% (Williamsport Sun-Gazette Wednesday, December 31, 2008). Finally, since 2008, over $450 million has been pledged towards economic development in the city. (Williamsport Sun-Gazette).
References
- National Registrar's Who's Who in Education (2006-New York, New York}}
- Williamsport Sun Gazette (December 31, 2008}}
- Crime Decreases in City
- Community Police Plans grows in city (Williamsport Sun Gazette-June 1, 2008)
- Mayor's Crime Summit lauded by participants (Williamsport Sun Gazette-March 29, 2008)
- This is your City Hall (Williamsport Sun Gazette-January 8, 2008)
- Teacher Named to Fill Council Vacancy (Williamsport Sun Gazette-January 5, 1996)