Barbara Ruth Peltzman

Background

Peltzman, Barbara Ruth was born on March 12, 1950 in Brooklyn. Daughter of William Morris and Norma Peltzman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mills College Education, 1968; Master of Science, St. John's U., 1969; Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1975; Privatdozent, Hofstra U., 1978.

Career

Classroom teacher, New York Board Education, Queens, 1968-1972; reading specialist, New York Board Education, Queens, 1975-1985; adjunct assistant professor, St. John's U., Staten Island, New York, 1975-1985; assistant professor, St. John's U., Staten Island, New York, 1985-1991; associate professor, St. John's U., Staten Island, New York, since 1991. Consultant Reading /Learning Disabilities-Teachers of Wales, Cardiff, Wales, Huddersfield (West Yorkshire, England) School Authority, since 1983.

Achievements

• Barbara Ruth Peltzman has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Dispatcher Laurelton (New York) Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 1970-1980. Campaign assistant Harrison J. Golden Campaign, New York City, 1984. Organizer book fairs Public Schools of District 29, Queens.

Member ASCD, National Doctorate Association (Educator of Year award 1989, member editorial board 1977, vice president), Doctorate Association New York Educators (assistant to president 1977, Laurel Wreath 1975, vice president 1990), International Reading Association, Council for Exceptional Children International, New York Metropolitan Association Developmental Education, Brooklyn Reading Association, Kappa Delta Phi, Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Father:

William Morris Peltzman

Mother:

Norma Peltzman