John Gallagher:  

Life Born in Albany in 1942, I grew up in Oneonta. After graduating from Oneonta High School in 1960, I attended The State University College at Oneonta, majoring in secondary science education with concentrations in biology and chemistry. In 1963 I married Barbara Schroeder of Valley Stream, New York. They have been married now for 55 years. We hadtwo boys, Sean of Baltimore, Maryland, and Patrick, who passed away at 42. I took a teaching position in Smithtown, on Long Island. He taught biology and chemistry, and coached soccer, golf, and bowling. In 1973 I became the chair of the science department at Smithtown HS West. In 1977 I became South Unit Principal at Smithtown HS East. In 1981 I became Principal of Plattsburgh High School, where he served for just over eighteen years, retiring in October of 1999. In 200-2001 I served as Interim Superintendent at Willsboro Central School. I served as Superintendent in Westport, NY from 2008-2025. have a Masters in Arts, Teaching, From Brown University and a Doctorate in Education from The University of Vermont. Following my retirement, Ibecame Executive Director of Section 7, NYSPHSAA. I also acted as Interim Director of Instruction at CEWW BOCES. I was elected Area 9 Legislator, Clinton County Legislature, in November of 2000 and was re-elected in 2003. I County Democratic Committee in 2000 and left that position in 2006. I was re-elected to a third term as legislator in 2007 and a fourth term in 2011. I’m done now! Brief Biography of John Gallagher Born in Albany in 1942, John Gallagher grew up in Oneonta, New York. After graduating from Oneonta High School in 1960, John attended The State University College at Oneonta, majoring in secondary science education with concentrations in biology and chemistry. In 1963 John married Barbara Schroeder of Valley Strea...Expand for more