Michael Handelsman

Background

Handelsman, Michael was born on May 11, 1948 in Weehawken, New Jersey, United States. Son of Jay and Betty (Feinstein) Handelsman.

Education

AB, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1970. Master of Arts, University Florida, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor Spanish, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1976-1982; associate professor Spanish, U. Tennessee, 1982-1989; professor Spanish, U. Tennessee, since 1989.

Achievements

• Michael Handelsman has been listed as a noteworthy Hispanic studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Latin American Studies Association, Southeastern Council Latin American Studies (president 1992), Tennessee Foreign Languages Teachers Association (board directors 1991-1994).

Interests

• Avocation: jogging.

Connections

Married Maria Victoria Suarez, June 18, 1971. Children: Leah, Alysa.

Father:

Jay Handelsman

Mother:

Betty (Feinstein) Handelsman

Spouse:

Maria Victoria Suarez

child:

Leah Handelsman

child:

Alysa Handelsman