Instructor Profile

Joseph   A.   La  Marca

 

Following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force as an award-winning educator, Lt. Colonel La Marca continued his love for helping others learn life-long skills by achieving certification to teach golf.  Joe's enthusiasm for learning this sport is contagious.  He offers golf lessons in English, German, Italian, and Spanish.  In additon to teaching, he competes regularly on the Virginia and Maryland pro-am tournament circuits.

 

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

  • Completion of all course work for the Doctor of Public Administration degree, University of Southern California, 1995-present

  • M.B.A., Management, University of Wyoming, 1976

  • M.A., Psychology, Counseling, and Guidance, University of Northern Colorado, 1974

  • B.A., Psychology, Louisiana State University, 1964

 

GOLF INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE

  • Adjunct Professor, PHED 140/144, GMU, Spring 2003-present

  • Assistant to previous PHED 140/144 instructor, GMU golf classes, 2001-2002

  • Instructor of Golf, Every Body Golf School, serving four Fairfax County Park Authority courses, 1998-present

  • Instructor of Golf, Colchester Golf Facility, Lorton, VA, 1998-1999

 

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Professor of Management Development and Director of Andragogical Programs, Defense Systems Management College, Defense Acquisition University, 1985-1992

  • Course Director and Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Air Force Leadership and Management Development Center, Air University, 1981-1985

  • Adjunct Professor, Center for Engineering and Business Administration, Louisiana State University, 1979-1980

  • Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Louisiana State University, 1977-1980

 

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