Dr. Ronald P. Rinaldi is the Principal of The Center School and part of his responsibilities include the Center School's Safety & Security. Other responsibilities under that position include crisis intervention management, CPI Coordinator, and HIB investigations.
Previously a high school history teacher and Supervisor at The Center School, Dr. Rinaldi began his teaching career in 1987 and has taught at both the high school and community college levels. In addition to being an educator in the classroom, Dr. Rinaldi is a retired law enforcement officer whose career included being a trooper with the Delaware State Police and a Detective with county Prosecutor's Offices.
During Dr. Rinaldi's law enforcement career he was assigned to several investigative positions: Fatal Accident Investigator, Major Crimes Detective, Homicide Detective, and Crime Scene Forensic Detective. Dr. Rinaldi was also a member of a countywide SWAT Team for 12 years. His doctoral degree is in Educational Leadership and his dissertation was a case study on school safety training for educators.
Dr. Rinaldi's unique background as both an educator and police officer has afforded him experiences and knowledge in both fields which serves his position well as he provides for a safe and secure learning environment for the students and staff here at The Center School.
Previously a high school history teacher and Supervisor at The Center School, Dr. Rinaldi began his teaching career in 1987 and has taught at both the high school and community college levels. In addition to being an educator in the classroom, Dr. Rinaldi is a retired law enforcement officer whose career included being a trooper with the Delaware State Police and a Detective with county Prosecutor's Offices.
During Dr. Rinaldi's law enforcement career he was assigned to several investigative positions: Fatal Accident Investigator, Major Crimes Detective, Homicide Detective, and Crime Scene Forensic Detective. Dr. Rinaldi was also a member of a countywide SWAT Team for 12 years. His doctoral degree is in Educational Leadership and his dissertation was a case study on school safety training for educators.
Dr. Rinaldi's unique background as both an educator and police officer has afforded him experiences and knowledge in both fields which serves his position well as he provides for a safe and secure learning environment for the students and staff here at The Center School.