Dr. Alexander Taffel

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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.

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

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

[edit] Legacy

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

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Memories of a Legend*

A Brief History of The Bronx High School of Science*

Preceded by
Dr. Morris Meister
Principal of The Bronx High School of Science
1958 – 1977
Succeeded by
Milton S. Kopelman