Alexander Taffel
Dr. Alexander Taffel (born in Odessa, Russia; died January 19, 1997, Riverdale, Bronx)[1] was the second principal of the Bronx High School of Science, a long-time physics teacher and author of three textbooks in Physics. He is a recipient of the . He is most famous for his tenure as principal of the Bronx High School of Science, during which he nurtured the institution and its international reputation. He retired in 1978.[1]
He died at his home of a stroke.[1]
Early life[]
Taffel came to New York when he was 3. He graduated from City College with a degree in mathematics in 1929 and later received a master's in physics from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in science education from New York University.[1]
Career[]
Before becoming a full time administrator, Taffel was a physics teacher who had become the chairman of the science department at James Monroe High School in the Bronx. Later he became principal of Haaren High School in Manhattan.[1]
Principal of the Bronx High School of Science (1958-1978)[]
Transfer to modern facilities, teacher strike, student strike, 50th anniversary
Legacy[]
The Alexander Taffel Library at the Bronx High School of Science is named after Dr. Taffel.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Thomas Jr., Robert McG. (January 25, 1997). "Alexander Taffel Dies at 86; Championed Bronx Science". NY Times. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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