Background

Marcus, Leah was born on February 22, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Lou and Betty (Bernstein) Nathanson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1957.

Career

Associate editor Opportunity Public Company, Chicago, 1957-1963. Columnist Elmhurst (Illinois) Press, 1964-1965, Pioneer Press, Oak Park, Illinois, 1978-1979. Writer River Forest, since 1980.

Achievements

• Leah Marcus has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Oak Park and River Forest High School Board Education, 1979-1985, president, 1984-1985. Trustee West Suburban Education Service Center, River Grove, Illinois, 1985-1988, speaker, 1987. Speaker Connecticut Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1984.

Board directors Chicago Regional Anti-Defamation League, since 1984, Community Chest of Oak Park and River Forest, 1985-1990. Speaker, panelist Chicago Board Jewish Education, 1987-1989. Member Illinois Association School Boards (workshop leader since 1980, chair West Cook County chapter 1980-1985).

Connections

Married Philip Alan Marcus, January 22, 1961. Children: Jonathan, Jessica, Sarah.

Father:

Lou Nathanson

Mother:

Betty (Bernstein) Nathanson

Spouse:

Philip Alan Marcus

child:

Sarah Marcus

child:

Jonathan Marcus

child:

Jessica Marcus