Background
Sachs, Leroy was born on October 30, 1917 in St. Louis. Son of Samuel M. and Dora (Kusmer) Sachs.
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Leroy Sachs
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Bachelor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1939; Master of Science, Washington University, St. Louis, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy, St. Saint Louis University, 1994.
Career
Teacher mathematics, science, School District of Rock Hill (Missouri), 1946-1948; mathematics teacher, Dupo (Illinois) Community High School, 1948-1951; mathematics teacher, Cahokia (Illinois) High School, 1951-1960; mathematics teacher, Clayton (Missouri) High School, 1960-1983; lecturer mathematics, Washington University, St. Louis, 1946-1984; retired,, 1984. Consultant Scott-Foresman Company, Glencoe, Illinois, 1986-1995. Field representative College Board, Evanston, Illinois, 1985-1991.
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Member, volunteer St. Louis County Older Residents Program, since 1983. Master sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Council Teachers Mathematics (board directors 1975-1977), Illinois Council Teachers Mathematics (president 1958-1959), Missouri Council Teachers Mathematics (president 1981-1982, chairman Fund for Advancement Mathematics Education 1990-1991, Outstanding Teacher Mathematics award 1972), Mathematics Educators Greater St. Louis (president 1974-1975, Outstanding Teacher Mathematics award 1972), Eagle Scout Association.
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Married Sylvia Henriette Horowit, December 10, 1942. Children: Richard M., Susan E., Donald L.
