Muriel Rogow Becker

Background

Becker, Muriel Rogow was born on February 17, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of Harry and Helen Rogow.

Education

Bachelor in English, Hunter College, 1958; Master of Arts in English, Montclair State College, 1964; Master of Library Science, Rutgers University, 1971.

Career

English teacher, Lincoln Junior High School, West Orange, New Jersey, 1958-1966; English demonstrator, College High, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 1966-1972; English professor, coordinator English teacher program, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, 1966-1993; professor emeritus, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, since 1994.

Achievements

• Muriel Rogow Becker has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women, National Council Teachers English (folio review, consultant reader, judge), New Jersey Council Teachers English (past president, past treasurer, awards committee, judge, parliamentarian, Executive Board since 1976), Science Fiction Research Association (Vice-President since 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading science fiction and fantasy, travel, groundskeeping, home maintenance, film viewing.

Connections

Married Hyman Becker (deceased). Children: Joanellen Blakeley, Gail Anne.

Father:

Harry Rogow

Mother:

Helen Rogow

Spouse:

Hyman Becker

child:

Joanellen Blakeley Becker

child:

Gail Anne Becker