Joe Bondi

Joseph C. Bondi Jr. (August 15, 1936 – January 8, 2013) was an American academic who contributed to the development of the modern American middle school. For 38 years, he was a professor of education at the University of South Florida.

Bondi served as city councilor and mayor of Temple Terrace, Florida, from 1970 to 1974 and 1974 to 1978, respectively. He was the father of former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Early life, education, and family

Bondi was born August 15, 1936. Raised in Tampa, Florida,

Bondi married Patsy Hammer From 1970 to 1974, Bondi served as a city councilor in Temple Terrace. From 1974 to 1978, he served as mayor. In 1975, he served as the inaugural chairman of the Hillsborough County Council of Governments.

Death Bondi died on January 8, 2013, of leukemia at the age of 76. He had been diagnosed with the cancer the previous July.