Richard J. KleindienstSchool principal, special education
Born Los Angeles, Aug. 22, 1955; son of Tadeusz (born Poland) and Stefania Klecha (born Poland).
Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), political science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) human services, Master of Science (M.S.) counseling / psychology, California State University, Fresno (CSUF); PhD, education.
Career: curriculum and instructor, Kansas State University Campus Director, Advocate Schools, 9 years, lecturer, consultant.
Avocation: ceramicist
Resident: Riverside, CA
From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association, California 1995.