Background
Shanas, Bert Z. was born on June 2, 1944 in New York City.
journalist public relations executive
Shanas, Bert Z. was born on June 2, 1944 in New York City.
Bachelor of Arts Political Science, Hunter College, 1965; Master of Arts in Media Studies, New School for Social Research, 1977.
Editor, reporter education and travel, New York Daily News, New York City, 1965-1986; director communications, United Federation Teachers, New York City, since 1986. Travel consultant Learning Annex, New York City, since 1984. Adjunct Professor journalism New York University, New York City, since 1975, Hunter College, New York City, since 1984.
Served with United States Navy, 1966-1968. Member Public Relations Society of America (winner Big Apple award Public Relations 1990), Society of America Travel Writers, New York Travel Writers Association, New York Press Club, Education Writers Association (First prize 1967, 78).
Son of Maurice S. and Anne (Stracovsky) S. Divorced; children— Elona, David, Gary.