September 2009
 

Mr. Bailey has been employed at Schalmont for 19 years. He is responsible for all ninth-graders (freshman) and shares the 10th-graders (sophomores) with Mr. Loiacano. Mr. Bailey works with 10th-graders whose last names begin with L-Z. His additional tasks in the Guidance Office include serving as CTE liaison, military services representative, NCAA representative, and as a representative to the Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce. He is also on the Admissions Advisory Committee at Schenectady County Community College.

Mr. Bailey is very active in school sports. He coached the Schalmont High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team from 1995-2008 and now coaches the Scotia-Glenville Varsity Boys Soccer Team. While at Schalmont, he led the Sabres to seven Colonial Council Championships and back-to-back Sectional championships in 2006 and 2007. In 2006,  Mr. Bailey led his team to league, sectional and regional titles. The Sabres then earned a trip to the New York State Final Four at the Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, NY. Under Mr. Bailey's leadership, the Sabres won three Section II Sportsmanship Awards. Mr. Bailey is a four-time recipient of the Section II Coach of the Year Award and currently has the highest winning percentage of all active Section II coaches, posting a career record of 213-58-12. He also volunteers as an announcer/scorekeeper/timer for the Schalmont wrestling and boys basketball teams, chaperones dances, and supervises lunches in school.

Outside of school, Mr. Bailey enjoys coaching and playing soccer. He runs summer soccer camps and is involved with the Highland Soccer Club at Maalwyck Park. He still competes as a player in the Men’s Capital District League.

Mr. Bailey received his B.A. in Psychology and Public Justice from SUNY Oswego and his M.S. in School Counseling from the College of St. Rose. He was active in the U.S. Army from 1986-1990, eventually obtaining the rank of captain. He served as an infantry officer (Airborne/Ranger Qualified) and was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, with the 7th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division.

He and his wife, Shelly (a Schalmont Math teacher), have three sons. They enjoy water skiing, swimming and all sports.

Mr. Bailey states, “I am a parent/student advocate. I enjoy helping others reach their academic and career goals with effective communication and accurate information.”

Mr. Bailey’s office hours are 7:30—2:30 daily with after school appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 2:30—3:20. His phone number is 355-6110 x3040. His email address is cbailey@sabrenet.net.