Ruth Hornbein

Background

Hornbein, Ruth was born on October 9, 1919 in New York City. Daughter of Harry and Sarah (Green) Kriesler.

Education

Bachelor, Hunter College, 1940. Master of Social Work, Smith College, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Denver University, 1972.

Career

Caseworker, Jewish Board Guardians, New York City, 1942-1943; director rehabilitation services, National Jewish Hospital, Denver, 1943-1948; supervisor, Marriage Council of Denver, 1958-1963; assistant director, Denver Mental Health Clinic, 1962-1969; caseworker, supervisor, U. Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, 1973-1985; volunteer faculty, U. Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, since 1987; private practice, Denver, since 1987.

Achievements

• Ruth Hornbein has been listed as a noteworthy clinical social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Social Workers, Colorado Society Clinical Social Workers (treasurer 1989-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: ballet, swimming.

Connections

Married Sidney Axelrad (divorced 1945). Married Victor Hornbein, March 20, 1947. Children: Victoria, Peter.

Father:

Harry Kriesler

Mother:

Sarah (Green) Kriesler

Spouse:

Victor Hornbein

Spouse:

Sidney Axelrad

child:

Victoria Hornbein

child:

Peter Hornbein