Background
Hirsch, Elisabeth Schiff was born on June 14, 1918 in Szombathely, Hungary. Daughter of Edmund and Hilda (Schlesinger) Schiff.
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Hirsch, Elisabeth Schiff was born on June 14, 1918 in Szombathely, Hungary. Daughter of Edmund and Hilda (Schlesinger) Schiff.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1950; Master of Arts, New School for Social Research, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1967.
Teacher, Beth Hayeled School, New York City, 1948-1951;
teacher, School for Young Professionals, New York City, 1951-1952;
teacher, director, Young Israel of Sunnyside, New York City, 1952-1953;
teacher, director, Jackson Heights Coop Nursery, New York City, 1953-1957;
director, Montefiore Nursery School, New York City, 1957-1959;
teacher, Little Red School House, New York City, 1959-1968;
assistant professor, H. H. Lehman College, CUNY, New York City, 1968-1970;
professor, The City College, CUNY, New York City, 1970-1988. President Early Childhood Education Council, New York City, 1973-1976. Member Teacher Education Conference Board, Albany, New York, 1973-1975.
Participant Longitudinal In-Depth Study New York Department Education, Albany, 1976-1981. Director Comprehensive Day-Care Tng.Program, City College of New York, New York City, 1977-1981.
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Board member Early Childhood Resource Center New York Public Library., New York City, since 1980. Member National Association for Education Young Children, Association for Childhood Education International, Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Prescholaire.
Married Julius E. Hirsch, December 4, 1939. Children: Naomi, Susan.