Greta Letalia Cohen

Background

Cohen, Greta Letalia was born on August 29, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Nathan and Edna Cohen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1964; Doctor of Education, Boston University, 1981; Master of Science, Temple University, 1966.

Career

Teacher, Franklin Junior High School, Kenmore, New York, 1964-1965; teacher, Abington (Pennsylvania) High School, 1965-1966; professor departments physical education and women's studies, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, since 1966; director graduate studies, since 1996. Guest lecturer Women in Sport and Education, Baltimore, Oberlin, Ohio, 1994, 95;speaker Institute for International Sport, 1987-1993, World Scholar Athlete Games, 1997, AAHPERD, 1993. Chair affirmative action committee U. Rhode Island, 1992-1995, member athletic advisory board, 1987-1993.

Achievements

• Greta Letalia Cohen has been listed as a noteworthy Sport sociologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Women in Sport and Education (chair finance/fundraising 1994-1996), American Association of University Professors (executive county U. Rhode Island chapter 1987-1988, 94-96), U. Rhode Island Association Professional and Academy Women (Woman of Year 1990), Women's Sports Foundation.

Interests

• Avocations: mountaineering, kayaking, gardening.

Connections

Father:

Nathan Cohen

Mother:

Edna Cohen