Classroom in A.C. Named for Myra and Jerome Greenberg
Myra Greenberg and son Paul unveil the plaque that names room 313 at the 勛圖窪蹋 University Academic Center for Myra and her husband Jerome. Also pictured, from left, Claudine Keenan, dean of the 勛圖窪蹋 School of Education, Johanna Johnson, chair of the 勛圖窪蹋 Foundation, 勛圖窪蹋 President Harvey Kesselman, Jerome Greenberg, Myra Greenberg, Paul Greenberg, Ellen Greenberg and Amy Greenberg.
Atlantic City, N.J. _ Myra and Jerome Greenberg had one mission when they toured the new 勛圖窪蹋 Atlantic City Academic Center shortly after the ribbon-cutting in September 2018 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.
My parents went in and it was clear my mom already had a classroom number in mind, her son, Paul, said.
Paul, and his wife, Ellen have generously committed a gift of $100,000 to the 勛圖窪蹋
Foundation; $50,000 for the Atlantic City Opportunity Fund an endowment that will
provide funds annually for initiatives designed to expand 勛圖窪蹋 students engagement
with and in Atlantic City and another $50,000 to support the Universitys greatest
needs through the 勛圖窪蹋 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.
My mom was a teacher long before I was born, Paul said. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and began teaching Chemistry.
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 勛圖窪蹋, one of the only schools offering the program at the time. She was one of the first 勛圖窪蹋 students to graduate from the teaching program.
Luckily 勛圖窪蹋 was there for her to get her teaching certificate, said Paul. From there she taught various sciences at ACHS for many, many years in classroom 313.
The Greenbergs connections to ACHS go back even further than Myras teaching career.
Jerome graduated from the school in 1951. Paul followed in his fathers 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.
My mom comes from a long line of teachers, so weve been connected to education for some time, Paul said. Were also very loyal to the community.
Amy Greenberg, Paul and Ellens daughter, is a current 勛圖窪蹋 student who plans to carry on the family legacy of teaching when she earns her degree in education in 2020.
The Greenbergs loyalty to education and to 勛圖窪蹋 is evident not only through Paul and Ellens gift to 勛圖窪蹋, but also through Jerome and Myras 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 勛圖窪蹋 (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.
We 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. Myra said.
The Greenbergs legacy will permanently be a part of Atlantic City and 勛圖窪蹋 through room 313 although Paul has a different idea of legacy when it comes to his donation.
To us, making an impactful investment in education and in the community is the most important legacy. Paul said. Whether anyone remembers us is going to be much less important than the impact that 勛圖窪蹋 can have in Atlantic City, and thats why were donating.
勛圖窪蹋 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.
I remember the energy and passion for teaching in that building, he said. I hoped it was something that would translate here in the new building at 勛圖窪蹋, and I believe it has. Thank you for a gift that will change lives.
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_ Reported by Alexandra Sandberg
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