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Alexander Taffel


Dr. Alexander Taffel was the second principal of the Bronx High School of Science, a long-time physics teacher and author of three textbooks in Physics. He is a recipient of the NBC Award for Public Service. He is most famous for his tenure as principal of the Bronx High School of Science, during which he nurtured the institution and its international reputation. He retired at age 70 in 1976.

Contents

Principal of the Bronx High School of Science (1958-1977)

Transfer to modern facilities, teacher strike, student strike, 50th anniversary

Legacy

The Alexander Taffel Library at the Bronx High School of Science is named after Dr. Taffel.

References

Alexander Taffel Wikipedia