Background
Ruggill, Solomon P. was born on September 29, 1906 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Sarah (Silverberg) Ruggill.
Ruggill, Solomon P. was born on September 29, 1906 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Sarah (Silverberg) Ruggill.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1927. Master of Arts in Education, Columbia University, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Columbia University, 1934.
Teacher elementary and junior high school, Board of Education of New York City, 1929-1959; psychologist, bureau of Child Guidance, Board of Education of New York City, 1959-1962; psychologist, Baro Civic Center Clinic, Brooklyn, 1961-1962; associate professor, Long Island U., Brooklyn, 1962-1969; professor, Long Island U., Brooklyn, 1969-1979; professor emeritus, Long Island U., Brooklyn, since 1979; acting department chairman guidance and counseling, Long Island U., Brooklyn, 1972-1973. Director Flatback Progressive School, Brooklyn, 1943-1945, Camp Kinderwelt, Fraternal Order Farband, New York City, 1959-1960. Lecturer in gerontology to various organizations, Tucson, since 1980, Keeping Mentally Alert classes Senior Day Centers, 1985-1997.
President Chancy Memorial Foundation, New York City, 1961-1963. Member of advisory council Pima Council on Aging, Tucson, 1987-1997. Member New York Academy Public Education, New York State Guidance Association, Jewish Teachers Association (life).
Married Sophie Stock, June 8, 1938. Children: Robert Zachary, Peter Alan.