Background
Blessing, Leonard C. was born on October 16, 1920 in Newark. Son of David L. and Mildred Blessing.
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Leonard C. Blessing
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Bachelor, Montclair University, Montclair, New Jersey, 1950. Master of Arts, Montclair University, 1951. Postgraduate, University Sussex, England, 1973.
Career
Home office calculator Prudential Insurance Company, N ewark, 1938—1947. Science teacher Wayne High School, Wayne, New Jersey, 1950—1952. Biology, chemistry teacher Millburn High School, 1952—1958, science department head., 1958—1980.
Science supervisor Millburn School District, 1980—1988. Retired, 1988; track coach Millburn High School, 1952—1960.
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Pianist New Providence United Methodist Church, since 1994. Fellow: American Association for the Advancement of Science (international committee since 1998, officer international division), New Jersey Science Teachers Association (president 1967). Member: National Association Biology Teachers (district representative 1969-1972, chairman international committee 1991—2001, Outstanding Biology Teacher 1967).
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Married Frances Meeker Blessing, April 8, 1944. Children: Lynn C. Blessing Hogan, Leslee C. Blessing Mabee.
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Born
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American
Education
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1950
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1951
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1973
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1938 - 1947
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1950 - 1952
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1952 - 1960
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1980 - 1988
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1988
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Named Outstanding Biology Teacher, Theobold Smith Microbiology Society, 1967, Outstanding Administrator, New Jersey Science Supervisors Association, 1983, 1987, Outstanding Educator, New Jersey Senate, 1970. Named one of Six Outstanding Biology Teachers in the United States, National Association Biology Teachers, 1966. Recipient Bob Ryder Outstanding Sportsmanship award, New Jersey Contract Bridge Association, 2004, Plaque of Appreciation, New Jersey Science League, 2002, Special Citation Scroll, New Jersey Science Teachers Association, 1977;, Fulbright Foundation fellow, 1960-1961.Named Outstanding Biology Teacher, Theobold Smith Microbiology Society, 1967, Outstanding Administrator, New Jersey Science Supervisors Association, 1983, 1987, Outstanding Educator, New Jersey Senate, 1970. Named one of Six Outstanding Biology Teachers in the United States, National Association Biology Teachers, 1966. Recipient Bob Ryder Outstanding Sportsmanship award, New Jersey Contract Bridge Association, 2004, Plaque of Appreciation, New Jersey Science League, 2002, Special Citation Scroll, New Jersey Science Teachers Association, 1977;, Fulbright Foundation fellow, 1960-1961.