Background
Donovan, Bernard Eugene was born on November 17, 1910 in Brooklyn. Son of Bernard J. and Emily (Eisemann) Donovan.
Donovan, Bernard Eugene was born on November 17, 1910 in Brooklyn. Son of Bernard J. and Emily (Eisemann) Donovan.
B.Ped., Maxwell Teachers College, New York City, 1930. Master of Arts, New York University, 1934, Doctor of Education, 1957. Honorary Doctor of Laws, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, 1966.
With New York City Board Education, from 1930, deputy superintendent, 1961-1963, executive department superintendent, from 1963. Visiting professional Brooklyn College, Long Island U., Yeshiva U., Rhode Island U., Stanford.
Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, World World War World War II. Member National Education Association, American Association School Adminstrs., New York Academy Public Education.
Married Jane C. Fennell, July 24, 1939. Children: Michael, Mary, Anne, Eileen.