Raised in Thornwood, New York and now residing in Florida, Jack Ciotti was turned on to history at an early age by the American Hero episodes on the T.V. show "Walt Disney Presents...view moreRaised in Thornwood, New York and now residing in Florida, Jack Ciotti was turned on to history at an early age by the American Hero episodes on the T.V. show "Walt Disney Presents." By some miracle, during his teaching career he was the recipient of four teaching awards. He continues to perform school presentations and is currently working on a book about New York City nightlife during the decadent days of the 1970's.view less