George Rosa
George Rosa
George Rosa is a well-known photographer with an impressive resume. Additionally, he is an award-winning artist.
He served as owner and president of Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls for many years. In March, he admitted to financial crimes committed while running the school: misusing $2.6 million from company funds for personal purposes such as construction at his personal residence and gambling that were claimed to be Hallmark business expenses.
Early Life and Education
The period from birth to eight years is an incredibly fertile period in brain development, providing children with a unique window of opportunity for education. Children’s brains develop at an accelerated rate during these early years, setting the foundations for social skills, self-worth, perception of the world and moral outlook that will last a lifetime.
UNESCO strongly believes that investing in inclusive and quality Early Childhood Education is a crucial investment for a child’s future, as it can significantly boost their life chances and foster meaningful connections with peers and adults alike.
Professional Career
George Rosa is an experienced attorney with expertise in commercial litigation matters. He leads teams and has a successful trial record in courts around the world.
He has been practicing law for more than three decades, representing clients in the insurance coverage, products, financial services and intellectual property fields. Additionally he handles a range of complex corporate matters including bankruptcy.
He was a former professional baseball player, having played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. Additionally he represented Monterrey Sultanes of the Mexican League.
Achievements and Honors
George Rosa has earned numerous honors for his work. He was awarded a fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies and is an active participant in both the Association of Teachers of Italian as a Second Language and American Comparative Literature Association.
He was also a Rhodes Scholar and Danforth Fellow at Oxford University, publishing articles in journals, edited volumes, and books as well as lecturing across the United States, England, France, and Italy.
He has directed study programs in France and Italy, such as a summer course on literary and cultural development from pre-Columbian to modern times. Additionally, he has taught courses on Stendhal, Virgilian myth, Roman culture, as well as given lectures on various topics. Furthermore, he teaches online learning preparation courses and works to promote edTech at Hostos Community College.
Personal Life
George Rosa was an artist and educator. He served as senior instructional designer and Blackboard administrator at EdTech for two decades prior to his retirement in May of this year.
His personal life was marked by his involvement in the civil rights movement. He served on the board of directors of the Civil Rights Association of Montgomery and worked to end segregation in public schools.
He was instrumental in the case of Lizz Thompson, a lawyer who bravely stood up against segregation at her law firm in 1945. She became a renowned figure in the struggle for equality and racial justice.
He was sentenced to five years of probation, which is significantly less harsh than what the prosecutor sought in exchange for Rosa’s evidence against a former colleague and others. Although he must pay back millions owed the IRS and People’s United Bank, he won’t serve any time in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion.
Net Worth
George Rosa, whose net worth is estimated to be $5 million, owns an array of assets. He owns an expansive collection of exotic animals as well as 17,000 records in his music collection.
He owns an array of luxury vehicles, such as a Lamborghini, McLaren F1 and Mercedes.
His net worth has been largely the product of his career as an actor, having starred in films such as Beyond the Lights and The Land.
He is an acclaimed musician, having sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.