1947
Born to Edmund Albert Buzzelli and Sarah Agnes (Russo) Buzzelli in Akron, OH.
1967
Is a clerk II and clerk typist for the City of Akron until 1969 during University of Akron undergraduate studies.
1969
Earns a Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron; Teaches at St. Anthony of Padua School until 1976.
1976
Achieves a Master of Science in Education from the University of Akron; Teaches continuing education at Akron Montessori School until 1977.
1977
Is the director of special education at Fallsview Psychiatric Hospital until 1992, creating the first state school in an Ohio adult hospital.
1978
Earns an Achievement Award in Professional and Community Services from the Italian American Societies of Summit County.
1979
Is honored as Ohio Teacher of the Year while employed with Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH).
1980
Becomes a member of the Akron Women’s City Club and Special Events Cultural Community Chairman, promoting operas through the present.
1986
Publishes “MEO-SERCC Advisory Board Materials Selection Handbook” & “Cooperative Extension Services Food for Thought Handbook.”
1988
Is a developer of the Job Training Partnership, Special Needs Handicapped Grant Programs and other grant projects for ODMH.
1992
Teaches adult basic education with the Akron Public Schools until 2010.
1992
Is a training coordinator in special education Children Services with ODMH until 1997, developing eight resource volumes.
1997
Is a special education services developer and educator in the Community Services Division with Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare until 2002.
2000
Joins Akron Public Schools Homeless Program Project RISE as a developer of teaching service programs and continues in these roles.
2001
Receives the Urban Light Award for Outstanding Service from the University of Akron.
2004
Earns the Distinguished Edu. Award from the University of Akron Alumni Assoc. & Community Collaboration Award from Summit County Housing Network.
2009
Receives the Champion Partnership Award from Ohio State University and a Commendation Award from the Governor’s Council.
2010
Is an adult basic literacy teacher at various Project Learn community-based education centers through the 2020 fiscal year.
2013
Receives the Women’s Achievement Award from Akron Public Schools, Akron Homeless Shelter and OSIA Collaboration.
2021
Achieves 52 dedicated years in education and plans to continue in these roles within God’s plan.