Background
Mermelstein, Steven A. was born on September 19, 1949 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Molly (Schaffer) Mermelstein.
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Steven A. Mermelstein
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Steven A. Mermelstein, American Educator, poet, artist, school administrator. Certified secondary English teacher, school district supervisor, administration and supervision, New York. Treadwell Memorial scholar University of Oxford, 1984; Helbein fellow New York University, 1986-1987;recipient Academy American Poets awards (three times); named Poetry Teacher of Year New York City, 1990.
Education
Bachelor in English, CUNY, 1971; Master of Arts in English, CUNY, 1976; professional diploma in school administration, CUNY, 1991; Master of Arts in Philosophy, New York University, 1986.
Career
Teacher English,, John Jay High School, Brooklyn, 1972-1979; teacher English,, Francis Lewis High School, Flushing, New York, 1980-1985; teacher English, assistant to chairman, Townsend Harris High School at Queens College, Flushing, 1985-1990; department chairman English,, Herricks High School, New Hyde Park, New York, 1990-1991; teacher English, Cardozo High School, Bayside, New York, since 1991; district supervisor English, Cardozo High School, Bayside, New York, since 1993. Adjunct Professor New York University, New York City, 1979-1981, Queensborough Community College, CUNY, 1983-1985. Writing consultant Herricks School District, New Hyde Park, summer 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Member Modern Language Association, ASCD, Long Island Language Arts Council.
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Married Helene Dale Tolvinsky, November 12,1972. 1 child, Dana Rachel.
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American
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Treadwell Memorial scholar University of Oxford, 1984. Helbein fellow New York University, 1986-1987;recipient Academy American Poets awards (three times). Named Poetry Teacher of Year New York City, 1990.Treadwell Memorial scholar University of Oxford, 1984. Helbein fellow New York University, 1986-1987;recipient Academy American Poets awards (three times). Named Poetry Teacher of Year New York City, 1990.