Scagliotta, Edward G.

Edward G. Scagliotta was born in Bound Brook, New Jersey on June 2, 1927 and grew up on a small farm there during the Great Depression. In May, 1945, Scagliotta enlisted in the Naval Reserve and was assigned to the USS Huntington. He received his Bachelors and Masters in Education from Rutgers University and his Ph.D from Southeastern University. After working as an elementary school teacher, he became interested in special education and founded the Midland School in 1960. Dr. Edward G. Scagliotta was interviewed on October 29, 2003 by the Rutgers Oral History Archives of World War II.

Edward G. Scagliotta was born in Bound Brook, New Jersey on June 2, 1927. His father, Sam Scagliotta, an Italian immigrant, was an orchid grower by trade. His mother, Anne, also of Italian descent, was native born.

Edward Scagliotta grew up on a small farm in Bound Brook, New Jersey during the Great Depression. Attending Bound Brook high school, he immersed himself in activities, including wrestling, football and track. In May 1945, Scagliotta enlisted in the Naval Reserve. Called up that June, he attended basic training before being assigned to the shakedown cruise of the USS Huntington. Upon discharge, Scagliotta attended Union Junior College, receiving an associates degree. On September 3, 1949, Edward married his long time girlfriend, Louise Maimone, also of Bound Brook. He then moved on to Rutgers University, where he received his Bachelors and Masters in Education. After working some time as an elementary school teacher, Scagliotta took an interest in special education and the neurologically impaired, founding the Midland School in 1960, where he serves as executive director. He also found time to complete a doctorate from Southeastern University, conferred in 1974. On October 29, 2003, Dr. Edward G. Scagliotta was interviewed by the Rutgers Oral History Archives of World War II.