13 Facts About Angeline Caruso

Angeline P Caruso was an American educator, education administrator and former school superintendent.

Angeline Caruso was a native to the South Side of Chicago, Illinois.

Angeline Caruso was educated in the Chicago Public Schools system, attending Burnside Elementary School and later Fenger High School; graduating in 1940.

Angeline Caruso received a bachelor's degree from Chicago Teachers College in 1944, a master's degree in English from Northwestern University in 1950, and a doctorate in educational administration from Harvard University in 1962.

From 1961 to 1965, Angeline Caruso served as the principal of McDade Elementary School.

Angeline Caruso became Chicago Public Schools' associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction.

Angeline Caruso stated that she was considering recommending that the district take the unprecedent action of renegotiating its contract with teachers.

In January 1980, Angeline Caruso proposed $60 million in cuts, which she conceded would force the school district to violate the terms of its contract with the Chicago Teachers Union.

Angeline Caruso promised to put forth an additional $12 million in cuts, to meet her goal of cutting spending by $60 million.

Angeline Caruso worked on negotiating with the United States Department of Justice.

The chairman of the search committee for a permanent superintendent said that Angeline Caruso was among the six finalists for the position.

Angeline Caruso served on the boards of directors for the National PTA and the Midwest Boys Club.

Angeline Caruso died November 8,2000, at the age of 78 from complications stemming from heart disease.