About

Matthew A. Tallon

Matthew A. Tallon is a former U.S. Army transportation officer, serving primarily in overseas duty assignments for five years and completing his active duty commitment as a captain. Matt is a graduate of Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in history and a certification for licensure as a secondary social studies teacher in the state of North Carolina. After completion of his military service, Matt returned to Durham Public Schools to teach high school U.S. History and Civics. After graduating from Harvard with a master’s degree in Education Policy and Management, Matt currently serves as the Senior Project Manager for the Public Education Leadership Project, a joint education initiative between the Harvard Business School and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Matt has been married to his wife Lindsay for the past 20 years and has three sons.

Joseph F. Tallon

Joseph F. Tallon is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, serving from 1969 to 2007. Trained as a composite Army aviator in rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, he flew the OV-1 Mohawk during Vietnam, transitioning to Army intelligence after the war. A selection of his awards and decorations during his military service includes the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal (2x), the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Vietnam Wounded in Action Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Upon completion in 1981 of a master’s degree in education and supervision at The Citadel, Joe taught high school social studies. Retired from teaching, he is an active volunteer and fundraiser for the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Joe has been married to his wife Martha Anne for 50 years and has two sons and six grandchildren.