Albert Correa:
CLASS OF 1975

Classical High SchoolClass of 1975
Providence, RI
Appleton West High SchoolClass of 1983
Appleton, WI
Pius Xi High SchoolClass of 1982
Milwaukee, WI
Oliver Hazard Perry Middle SchoolClass of 1971
Providence, RI
Saint Paul SchoolClass of 1969
Cranston, RI
Albert's Story
Life
Graduated from Classical HS in '76, got my B.A. from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI in 1981, then went on to Grad School at West Chester State, W. Chester, PA 1983.
I met wife, Sue Volkman, while coaching womens soccer at UW-Milwaukee. She and I married in June of 1988, and we have three boys.
Our oldest, Joseph, is now 18 and is a Senior at Pius XI High School. He is now getting ready to go off to college to study to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy (accepted at Marquette, Xavier and Duquesne) His wrestling career ended with a broken arm early this season.
Carlos, aged 16, is the middle child, but is growing like a weed. He loves animals, small children, and teasing his brothers. While his long term plans are more amorphous than JoeÂs, they include Univ. Rhode Island for college. His tentative plan is to pursue some line of study related to the ocean. Carlos loves outdoor activities, especially if it they involve hunting or fishing.
Mike is the youngest. He is 13 and has brought more excitement, energy, frustration, terror and fun to our lives than everyone else combined. He is, and will likely continue to be, the subject of most humorous or exciting stories involving a family member. He is by far the most athletic of all of us, but while he excels in whatever he tries, he is constantly drawn to new challenges. It is probably hard for him to be the baby brother to two very competitive siblings, so it is a constant struggle to get his share of attention, and he does so with his humor and physical agility. He is an expressive, impassioned ball of energy, and I hope he uses his many talents for good and not evil.
My lovely wife of 20 years grows more beautiful every day. She calms our souls and brings light to our lives. Sue is still playing so...Expand for more
ccer competitively. She keeps many plates spinning at the same time so her schedule is a whirlwind of meetings and phone calls. I honestly do not know how she also finds the time to pick up after us all, and make sure we do not all devolve into a hell hole of junk food and inappropriate TV.
So, finally we come to me. I am still with the Milwaukee Public Schools, now in my 26th year. For the last 10 I have been the HRMS Systems Administrator. It is interesting work and I still can honestly say I enjoy coming in each morning. I have also done a couple of things to address my own need for attention. About 4 years ago, a dear friend got me into doing comedy improve with her, after which I branched out and did some stand-up work as well. In addition, I was offered several opportunities to preach in our church, having to write sermons combined with the comedy work inspired me to do something I had always wanted to try. So, about 6 years ago I applied for the writing program at Second City in Chicago, and got accepted. For almost 2 years, I spent every Saturday in Chicago studying and writing sketch comedy for the stage and TV. It has been a wonderful experience working with some incredibly talented folks, and I have had some level of success, having seen some of my work actually produced has been especially thrilling. In August of '06, a show which I co-wrote ("Too Many Cooks Spoil The Melting Pot") had a six week run of sellout crowds on Second City stage. It was one of those ÂWOWÂ moments in my life. It has been exciting to finally find a creative outlet in writing, and I have since sold several pieces to groups as far afield as Toronto and the L.A. area.
Retirement now looms in the next 3-5 years, and the plan is to try to make a living writing at that point.
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