Background
Marcus, Leah was born on February 22, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Lou and Betty (Bernstein) Nathanson.
Marcus, Leah was born on February 22, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Lou and Betty (Bernstein) Nathanson.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1957.
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.
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).
Married Philip Alan Marcus, January 22, 1961. Children: Jonathan, Jessica, Sarah.