Author: Carol O'Connell
Bio: Carol O'Connell is director of Elementary Education at Northmont City Schools, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Previously she served as director of the Special Projects Section, State of Ohio Department of Education. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University in curriculum and administration.

O'Connell has also served as adjunct professor at the University of Dayton. She has contributed articles and books review to professional journals. She has served as regional vice president for the National School Volunteer Program and on the Board of Directors for the College Reading Association.

O'Connell is currently a vice president of Phi Delta Kappa International and a member of Ohio State University Chapter and the Wright State University Chapter. Through her leadership, Phi Delta Kappa has provided resources for School/Business Partnerships. In her school system, she has initiated the School/Business Partnership program involving all elementary and secondary schools.

Source: [*How to Start a School/Business Partnership*](https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED261198.pdf)