Background
Forester, Erica Simms was born on February 13, 1942 in New York City. Daughter of Leon Marcus and Selma (Rosen) Simms.
educator consultant Decorative arts historian
Forester, Erica Simms was born on February 13, 1942 in New York City. Daughter of Leon Marcus and Selma (Rosen) Simms.
Bachelor, Cornell Univercity, 1963; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1964; certified, New York School Interior Design, 1973; Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design, Parsons School Design, 1982.
Owner, Erica Forester, Interiors, Bronxville, New York, since 1973;
member of faculty, Parsons School Design, New York City, since 1982. Lecturer Hudson River Museum, 1984, Eastchester History Society, 1989, Bartow Pell Mansion, 1990, Scarsdale Adult School, 1991, The Decorative and Fine Arts Society of New Jersey, 1995, 96, New York University, Christie's Decorative Arts Summer School, 1998. Guest curator Scarsdale History Society, 1987.
Member adjunct faculty New York University, since 1997.
Member of advisory board American Field Svc. Rye Country Day School, 1984-1988. Music advanced.bd. Scarsdale History Society.
Member Allied Board Trade, Decorative Arts Trust, Association Indiana Historians of Art.
Married Bruce Michael Forester, December 21, 1962. Children: Brent Peter, Robin Ann, Russell Charles.