Taught Middle, High, and University levels Subjects: Values Clarification, At Risk, Gifted and Talented, Theatre, English, Literature, Communication, Acting for TV and Film, Debate, Drama, Creative Dramatics, Social Studies. Private Practice (ten years) Self-Empowerment (See: www.josephgiampapa.com Professional Stand-up Comedian (Mid-west, Europe, England) Professional Actor (Mid-West touring theatre Co.) Director/Producer (PPA Productions Television/film) Playwright (seven plays ) Program Developer (television concepts, "At Risk" Programs
Teaching to "Whole Student". Use of "humor" as grease to make the "wheels go 'round" Involvement oriented. Co-creative learning to develop self-empowerment.
International Magazine write-up Program Development concept for Children's television programming, reviewed by White House staff. "Outstanding Teacher Award" (W.C.T.A.) National DisneyTeacher Of The Year " Nominee added to the "Entertainment Industries Council speakers Bureau "Roster of Celebrities" ( Past/present members: Frank sinatra, Lucille Ball, Tim conway, Jack anderson, etc.)
"Practical Education" interspurcing teaching career with, breaks to tour as an actor, produce/direct for studio productions, lecture and/ or private practice while writing scripts for television.
Sat/Sits on Eight Boards...( Chairman of six) Currently doing Self-Empowerment workshops and Lectures for the civic and private sector.
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
English Language Arts, Specialty, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Drama, Life Skills, Psychology, Character Education