Frances Pearl Geffen

Background

Geffen, Frances Pearl was born on August 22, 1919 in Brooklyn.

Education

Bachelor, Hunter College, 1939. Master of Arts, Hofstra University, 1960.

Career

Teacher elementary, Oceanside (New York) Public School, 1959-1982; teacher elementary, Bridgehampton (New York) School, since 1988. Reading consultant Oceanside Schools, 1982-1985.

Achievements

• Frances Pearl Geffen has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lecturer Center for Creative Retirement, Long Island University, Southampton, since 1988. Active E. Hampton (New York ) and Sag Harbor Meals on Wheels, 1988-1989. Active bus tours and museum shop Guild Hall, E. Hampton, 1988-1989.

Member League of Women Voters (education committee 1991-1992), American Association of University Women (recording secretary East Hampton chapter 1988-1989), Hadassah (recording secretary East Hampton chapter 1988-1989, Woman of the Year 1989, Love of a Lifetime award 1991-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, bridge, opera, reading, plays.

Connections

Daughter of Elias and Sadie (Katz) Avram. (widowed 1974); children: Joan Louise Friedman, Bonnie Ann Ashman.

Father:

Elias Avram

Mother:

Sadie (Katz) Avram

child:

Joan Louise Friedman Geffen

child:

Bonnie Ann Ashman Geffen