Richard Trotta, Director of The Center for Citizenship & for Social Responsibility (CCSR) in Medford, MA.
This episode centers around the Project-Based Learning approach of this Award-Winning Program that has helped build self-esteem and awareness for thousands of Public Schools Students from Medford, Massachusetts since 2013. Mr. Trotta and his illustrious Board of Advisors have raised over $800,000 since its inception.
Richard has worked in public education as a teacher and an administrator. Before becoming an administrator, he taught secondary Social Studies. As the Director of Media, Technology, and Fine Arts for the Medford Public Schools., he supervised several district-wide programs: instructional technology, library services, media services, art, and music. In addition, he played an active role in curriculum development, professional development, school-to-career, and gifted and talented programs.
Richard has authored and managed numerous state and federal grants. In 1975, he was the Principal of an Alternative School Program. He has taught courses and workshops at Salem State College, Simmons College, Harvard University, American International College, area school districts, and professional conferences. He served on the Board of Directors for Youth Tech Entrepreneurs, a non-profit that provided school districts with a project-based curriculum incorporating technology and business skills.
In 2012, he created The Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR), an after-school program that develops student leaders who work to make the world a better place.
In 2023, he co-founded the Youth Community Action Network, a webpage that supports developing and implementing youth empowerment programs. He has authored and received over $750,000.00 in grants from the Cummings Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Krystle Campell Community Fund (Boston Foundation). He has served as the Director of the CCSR from its inception to the present.
Richard received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Northeastern University. He earned a CAGS certificate from Boston University and attended the University of Massachusetts in Lowell as a doctoral candidate.
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