Shirley O. Hockett

Background

Hockett, Shirley O. was born on September 5, 1920 in New York City. Daughter of Morris and Rose Orlinoff.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics, Hunter College, 1941. Master of Arts in Mathematics, University Michigan, 1942.

Career

Teacher mathematics Seward Park High School, New York City, 1945—1946. Lecturer mathematics Cornell University, Ithaca, 1946—1965. Professor emerita mathematics Ithaca College, 1965—1991.

Served with United States Navy, 1942-1943.

Achievements

• Shirley O. Hockett has been listed as a notable mathematics professor, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Ithaca College Faculty of Humanities and Science, New York, 1977—1980, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, Ithaca, 1977—1984. Member Ithaca Concert Band, since 1979.

Interests

• Listening to and making music.

Connections

Married Charles Francis Hockett, April 25, 1942 (deceased November 4, 2000). Children: Alpha Walker, Asher, Amy Robin Rose, Rachel, Carey Beth.

Father:

Morris Orlinoff

Mother:

Rose Orlinoff

Spouse:

Charles Francis Hockett

child:

Rachel Hockett

child:

Amy Robin Rose Hockett

child:

Alpha Walker Hockett

child:

Carey Beth Hockett

child:

Asher Hockett