'Jersey Shore' l<strong>in</strong>ks: What was V<strong>in</strong>ny's GPA like dur<strong>in</strong>g college?Plus o<strong>the</strong>r th<strong>in</strong>gs about V<strong>in</strong>nyPublished: Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 13, <strong>2011</strong>, 9:37 AMNJ.com StaffByWhat do you th<strong>in</strong>k "Jersey Shore" starV<strong>in</strong>ny's college GPA was? 1.5? 2.3?Try 3.9.He graduated from CUNY College of StatenIsland with a 3.9 GPA <strong>in</strong> three and a halfyears. V<strong>in</strong>ny shared this nugget and 24o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> an entry called, aptly enough,"25 th<strong>in</strong>gs you don't know about[V<strong>in</strong>ny]."Some o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g facts: He'sV<strong>in</strong>ny, dur<strong>in</strong>g his trip to Sicily. Did you know he writes poetry?MTVfasc<strong>in</strong>ated by quantum physics, he has his own blog (complete with poetry and all!), and he has neverhad a girlfriend. Check out <strong>the</strong> list of 25 th<strong>in</strong>gs you didn't know about V<strong>in</strong>ny.More "Jersey Shore" l<strong>in</strong>ks:• Speak<strong>in</strong>g of V<strong>in</strong>ny, he is team<strong>in</strong>g up with Chas Bono, <strong>the</strong> stars of ABC's "Pretty Little Liars," Krist<strong>in</strong>Chenoweth, Amy Poehler, Tori Spell<strong>in</strong>g and o<strong>the</strong>rs to support Amplify Your Voice, a new anti-gay bully<strong>in</strong>gcampaign be<strong>in</strong>g launched by GLAAD. [E! Onl<strong>in</strong>e]• Maybe you already suspected this, but now it's official: New Jersey residents th<strong>in</strong>k "Jersey Shore" is badfor <strong>the</strong> state, accord<strong>in</strong>g to a Qu<strong>in</strong>nipiac University poll. [Wall Street Journal]• Also from Qu<strong>in</strong>nipiac, N.J. voters polled said <strong>the</strong>y back Governor Chris Christie's veto of 'Jersey Shore'-related tax credit. [NJ.com]• Just <strong>in</strong> time for Halloween! If you want to look like a "Jersey Shore" star, <strong>the</strong>re's a wig out <strong>the</strong>re that'llgive you <strong>the</strong> greased up spiky hair look, just like DJ Pauly D's. [Costumecraze.com]© <strong>2011</strong> NJ.com. All rights reserved.Page 144 of 154
<strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2011</strong>Joanne S. Calcagno Honored for Excellence <strong>in</strong>Elementary Education and Writ<strong>in</strong>g-- Joanne Calcagno's first novel, "Raaof," details issues oftenencountered by foreign students acclimat<strong>in</strong>g to American schools --COLLEGE POINT, NY, <strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2011</strong> /Cambridge Who's Who/ --Joanne S. Calcagno, Writer and Retired Teacher, has been recognized byCambridge Who's Who for show<strong>in</strong>g dedication, leadership and excellence <strong>in</strong>elementary education and writ<strong>in</strong>g.In March 2010, Ms. Calcagno retired from a reward<strong>in</strong>g 32-year teach<strong>in</strong>gcareer. She spent a majority of her career as an elementary school teacher atP.S. 214, where she was able to utilize her expertise <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g computer education and develop<strong>in</strong>g curriculum,as well as work<strong>in</strong>g with students on new programs. She taught all elementary grades except grades 3, 5 and 6.The most gratify<strong>in</strong>g aspect of her career, she has previously noted, is see<strong>in</strong>g her students make progress,become <strong>in</strong>spired and, <strong>in</strong> turn, thank her for her work.In addition to dedicat<strong>in</strong>g herself to teach<strong>in</strong>g, Ms. Calcagno has achieved success as a talented writer. In 2007, herfirst book, "Raaof," was published. The book chronicles <strong>the</strong> adolescent adventures of a young boy who emigratesfrom Yemen to Queens, New York. It details issues often encountered by foreign students acclimat<strong>in</strong>g toAmerican schools. <strong>Today</strong>, Ms. Calcagno is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> process of writ<strong>in</strong>g "F<strong>in</strong>ally an Answer," which is scheduled to becompleted by <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>2011</strong>.Ms. Calcagno's success has not gone without formal recognition. An honored VIP member of Cambridge Who'sWho, she was named a Professional of <strong>the</strong> Year represent<strong>in</strong>g education for <strong>the</strong> 2008/2009 year. She was alsofeatured <strong>in</strong> Cambridge Publish<strong>in</strong>g's "Top 101 Industry Experts" book, and selected for <strong>in</strong>clusion <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cambridge2010 calendar series. Ms. Calcagno has been published <strong>in</strong> a number of teach<strong>in</strong>g magaz<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> recognition of <strong>the</strong>creative classrooms that she created. She attributes her success to <strong>the</strong> support she received from her mo<strong>the</strong>r.Ms. Calcagno received a master's degree <strong>in</strong> elementary education, plus 45, from Queens College <strong>in</strong> 1989. Theextra credits were earned through various courses at Queens College, Bank Street College of Education, and <strong>the</strong>College of Staten Island. She is a member of various professional organizations, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> AmericanAssociation of University Women. An authority <strong>in</strong> elementary education and curriculum development, Ms.Calcagno is available to speak with <strong>the</strong> media. She can be contacted at (718) 445-2450.About Cambridge Who's WhoPage 145 of 154
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