Joseph Melder has lived in the Warwick community for 58 years. A former school teacher of 40 plus years, Joe taught and was athletic director at Sugar Loaf Free School for 21 year. He retired after going on to teach at Middletown City School for another 19 years. He has coached and counseled many students. His degrees – Bachelor’s degree of Science in Physical Education, Master’s degree of Science in Physical Education, Master’s degree of Science in School Administration and Supervision. Joe has chosen after his 40 plus career in teaching to retire in Warwick a community he loves.
Joe chose to retire in Warwick where he lives in Warwick with his wife Frances (Tomaselli) Melder, a long-time resident of Warwick. Joe has two children and three stepchildren; all attended the Warwick Valley School system. Joe has eight grandchildren, four of whom living in the Warwick School district. Joe has chosen to dedicate his time to helping the community in any way he can. With Joe’s background he would be a great asset to the Warwick Valley School System.
My goal is to give back to the community I love, to utilize my experience and education to insure the highest quality educational experience for our children, as well as help provide support to our staff and administration.
The most critical issue facing the district is geting our children and staff back in the schools in a safe and financially sound environment. When that is accomplished, we can move to other issues of concern to the district.