Background
Garfinkel, Lawrence Saul was born on March 9, 1932 in New York City. Son of Benjamin and Rose (Rochkind) Garfinkel.
academic administrator educator producer
Garfinkel, Lawrence Saul was born on March 9, 1932 in New York City. Son of Benjamin and Rose (Rochkind) Garfinkel.
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, New York University, 1953. Master of Arts in Higher Education, New York University, 1955. Postgraduate in Education Communications, New York University, 1975.
Teacher, supervisor art, principal hs W. Hempstead Public Schools, New York, 1955—1956, director related arts, 1957-1969, director community relations, 1961-1971. Teaching fellow, instructor New York University School Education. Professor education administration and communications, director instructional communications program Summer Institute, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, 1969—1976.
Director summer tv & media institutes Hofstra University. Director gifted programs Sachem Public Schools, Lake Ronkonkoma, 1978-1979. Director educational communications College Dentistry, Kriser Dental Center, New York University, 1979-1991, retired.
Adjunct professor department speech Baruch College, City University of New York, 1980-1991, Adelphi University, Stern College-Yeshiva University, St. Johns University, Temple University, New York Institute of Technology. Adjunct professor department media arts C.W. Post-Long Island University, since 1991. Adjunct associate professor art department Nassau Community College.
Consultant board regents New York State Education Department, Center Urban Education, New York City, La Guardia Community College, Bronx Community College. Chair advisory council, LTI Mentoring Program.
Coordinator youth education Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Long Island Area, 1997-1999. Board directors History Society Merricks, 1983— president, since 2001. Board directors Higher Education Association television, 1972.
Vice president Health Equities, New York City. Oral historian Bi Centennial Commission, 1975, trustee, Brotherhood Council Merrick, since 1990, co president, since 2010. Member New York Academy of Sciences, Long Island Art Teachers Association (president 1967-1968), National Committee Art Education (co-president 1967).
Married Adrienne Rederer, June 26, 1960. Children: Andrew, Rodger, Craig.