MT. VERNON, N.Y--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Montfort Academy’s chairman of the board Richard Greco, Jr. today announced the establishment of the Richard and Barbara Naclerio Classical Scholars Program at The Montfort Academy. Named after successful entrepreneur Richard Naclerio of Pelham Manor, NY and his wife Barbara, the Classical Scholars Program at The Montfort Academy is being created to support and facilitate the work of emerging academic leaders from among The Montfort Academy’s high school faculty who have distinguished themselves in their abilities to teach their subject matter within the interdisciplinary context required of classical Catholic education, their abilities to enliven their classrooms through the use of the Socratic method, and their leadership and dedication to faculty moderation of extracurricular activities.
Richard Greco said, “We are deeply moved that Mr. and Mrs. Naclerio have chosen The Montfort Academy as a recipient of their generosity. They are models of Christian virtue, both professionally and personally. Their gift will help The Montfort Academy deliver its award-winning classical, Catholic education more perfectly.”
Richard Naclerio said, “Barbara and I care deeply about the education of our youth. We believe strongly in the classical model of The Montfort Academy, which focuses not only on academic excellence but also character formation. Good education means good teachers, and our gift is designed to help emerging classical scholars at The Montfort Academy become excellent leaders in their fields and better teachers.”
About Richard and Barbara Naclerio
Richard Naclerio is a successful developer, investor and entrepreneur. He was CEO and president of Naclerio Contracting Corporation, which served the Greater New York region and provided infrastructure for municipalities. Mr. Naclerio later started RAN Consulting Corporation, a mortgage brokerage firm, and led the company as CEO and president. Mr. Naclerio is actively involved in and dedicated to many charities and organizations including Sound Shore Medical Health Systems, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club of the Bronx. Mr. and Mrs. Naclerio are especially dedicated to education and the formation of teachers and have established professorial chairs at Villanova University and Sacred Heart University.
About The Montfort Academy
The Montfort Academy is an award winning classical Catholic high school in Mt. Vernon, NY. Consistently ranked among the best 50 Catholic high schools in America, Montfort is one of the only classical high schools in the nation and conducts classes using the Socratic methodology. The Montfort Academy’s curriculum draws on thousands of years of educational tradition, offering courses in Latin, Greek, Astronomy, Debate & Rhetoric, Civics, Geography, Chivalry, Economics, and many other subjects in the sciences, mathematics, technology, literature, and history. The Montfort Academy has a 100% college admissions rate and seeks to graduate students prepared for college and beyond, well-balanced in mind, body, and soul. For more information on The Montfort Academy please call headmaster David Petrillo (Lt Col, USAF ret.) at 914-699-7090 or visit the website http://www.themontfortacademy.org.