Background
Popp, Lilian Mustaki was born in New York City. Daughter of Peter and Mae Claire (Cary) Mustaki.
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Lilian Mustaki Popp
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Lilian Mustaki Popp, American writer, educator. Recipient Women Helping Women award Soroptimists, 1985, Thomas Wilson award for Substance Abuse Prevention, Staten Island Advance Woman of Achievement award, 1994, Cmty. Hero award S.I.Register, 1996, Woman of Distinction award World of Women, 1998; named Oustanding Woman by New York State Senator Vincent J. Gentile, 1998.
Education
Bachelor, Notre Dame College, 1939. Postgraduate Columbia University, 1939-1940. Master of Science in Education, Hunter College, 1960.
Career
Teacher English, McKee Vocational and Technology High School, Staten Island, New York, 1946-1963, chairman academic studies, 1963-1971. Principal William Howard Taft High School, Bronx, New York, 1971-1979. Adjunct Professor Wagner College, Staten Island, 1960-1985.
Instructor Richmond College, City University of New York, 1968-1970.
Professor Saint John"s University, 1991. Member Community School Board,1980-1993, chairman 1989-1990, chairman legislation committee, 1981-1986, chairman substance abuse and adolescent issues committee, 1986, chairman pupil personnel services committee, 1991-1993, chairman curriculum committee.
Assistant examiner New York City Board Education, 1960-1985. Books include: Journeys in Science Fiction, 1961.
Four CompleteWorld Novels, 1961.
Gertrude Lawrence as Mistress A., 1961. Four Complete Modern Novels, 1962, Four Complete Heritage Novels, 1963. Four Complete Novels of Character and Courage, 1964.
Contributor articles to professional journals Board of directors Staten Island Mental Health Society.
Chairman volunteers New York City Child Abuse Prevention Program, 1984-1986. Regional director, member Executive Board March of Dimes.
Book discussion leader Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1981. President Committee for a Nuclear-Free Island, 1986-1991.
Vice president Staten Islanders Against Nuclear Weapons, 1991.
President Brandeis University National Women"s Committee (Staten Island chapter), 1996, president, founder Coalition of Staten Island Women"s Orgns., 1996, member education committee Staten Island Cmty. television Member library committee Staten Island History Richmondtown.
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Membership
Member Belles Lettres Literature Society (president), Staten Island History Society, New York City Association Teachers English (president 1967-1971), National Council Teachers English (board directors 1968-1969), Academy Public Education, McKee Teachers Association (president 1969), High School Prins Association (Executive Board), Council Suprs. and Adminstrs., Arista Honor Society (honorary), Delta Kappa Gamma (president), Phi Delta Kappa (vice president 1990), American Association University Women.
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Married Robert J. Popp, December 27, 1941.
