Classroom in A.C. Named for Myra and Jerome Greenberg
Atlantic City, N.J. _ Myra and Jerome Greenberg had one mission when they toured the new 淫性视频 Atlantic City Academic Center shortly after the ribbon-cutting in September 2018 鈥 to pick a classroom.
But the decision was not difficult.
For years, Myra had taught Chemistry in room 313 at the old Atlantic City High School, which is now the site of the new Academic Center.
鈥淢y parents went in and it was clear my mom already had a classroom number in mind,鈥 her son, Paul, said.
Paul, and his wife, Ellen have generously committed a gift of $100,000 to the 淫性视频 Foundation; $50,000 for the Atlantic City Opportunity Fund 鈥 an endowment that will provide funds annually for initiatives designed to expand 淫性视频 students鈥 engagement with and in Atlantic City 鈥 and another $50,000 to support the University鈥檚 greatest needs through the 淫性视频 Fund.
In honor of their gift, Paul and Ellen had the opportunity to name a classroom in the new Academic Center. On July 18, the naming of the Myra and Jerome Greenberg Classroom was made official in a ceremony at room 313.
鈥淢y mom was a teacher long before I was born,鈥 Paul said. 鈥淪he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and began teaching Chemistry.鈥
After a break from teaching, Myra returned to the profession in 1976, but regulations had changed, and she needed to obtain her New Jersey permanent teaching certification.
Myra earned her certificate at 淫性视频, one of the only schools offering the program at the time. She was one of the first 淫性视频 students to graduate from the teaching program.
鈥淟uckily 淫性视频 was there for her to get her teaching certificate,鈥 said Paul. 鈥淔rom there she taught various sciences at ACHS for many, many years in classroom 313.鈥
The Greenberg鈥檚 connections to ACHS go back even further than Myra鈥檚 teaching career. Jerome graduated from the school in 1951. Paul followed in his father鈥檚 footsteps and graduated from ACHS in 1979, and at one point in his high school career, Myra was his substitute Chemistry teacher.
As long-time residents of Atlantic City and Margate, the Greenbergs have a deep appreciation for giving back to the Atlantic City community, particularly to support education.
鈥淢y mom comes from a long line of teachers, so we鈥檝e been connected to education for some time,鈥 Paul said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e also very loyal to the community.鈥
Amy Greenberg, Paul and Ellen鈥檚 daughter, is a current 淫性视频 student who plans to carry on the family legacy of teaching when she earns her degree in education in 2020.
The Greenbergs鈥 loyalty to education and to 淫性视频 is evident not only through Paul and Ellen鈥檚 gift to 淫性视频, but also through Jerome and Myra鈥檚 philanthropic initiatives. Jerome played a pivotal role in establishing the Ye Olde Tymers Club Endowed Scholarship at the University. Myra led a study group in 1971 that evolved into the group now known as Friends of Encore Learning of 淫性视频 (FELS). FELS is a popular study organization that offers a host of educational courses to local residents throughout the year that regularly attract over 300 participants.
鈥淲e had no idea until Paul sent us the information for the plaque that the room was going to be dedicated to us, which was a very kind thing to do.鈥 Myra said.
The Greenbergs鈥 legacy will permanently be a part of Atlantic City and 淫性视频 through room 313 鈥 although Paul has a different idea of legacy when it comes to his donation.
鈥淭o us, making an impactful investment in education and in the community is the most important legacy.鈥 Paul said. 鈥淲hether anyone remembers us is going to be much less important than the impact that 淫性视频 can have in Atlantic City, and that鈥檚 why we鈥檙e donating.鈥
淫性视频 President Harvey Kesselman said since the opening of the building in fall 2018, he has met many people who attended the old high school or worked there and still feel a connection to the site. He said he remembers Myra Greenberg from when he did his own student teaching at the old Atlantic City High School.
鈥淚 remember the energy and passion for teaching in that building,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 hoped it was something that would translate here in the new building at 淫性视频, and I believe it has. Thank you for a gift that will change lives.鈥
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_ Reported by Alexandra Sandberg
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