JoAnne Russo Januzzi was born in New York State, in the town of Lynbrook. She was a Special Education teacher earning her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hofstra University. She earned both a...view moreJoAnne Russo Januzzi was born in New York State, in the town of Lynbrook. She was a Special Education teacher earning her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hofstra University. She earned both a Professional Diploma Degree and her Doctorate at Fordham University. She was both a high school and middle school principal. She is the mother of two children and has five grandchildren. She currently resides in Westchester County, New York.view less