MILTON-KOPELMAN-Obituary

MILTON KOPELMAN

New York, New York

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KOPELMAN--Milton, former principal of The Bronx High School of Science, died August 24, 2018, 91 years old. Milt devoted his life to his beloved wife, Harriet (married 68 years), and to his three children, Steve (Laura), Ken (Liz) and Donna (Mark Markarian), his six grandchildren and two...

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I retired after 50 years of teaching hs bio. If you weren´t there to serve as my role model for teacher and chairperson, u would not have been anywhere close to the success I had in the classroom. Your memory will always serve as a blessing

A mixed legacy

A master of simple reasoning.

Your are missed and still and inspiration after 48 years. I know whats right in Bio because you told me so, and finally, some people realize that now. I'll tell you in my prayers tonight and its bound to make you smile!

When I was a student teacher, he would gather all of us in his office once a week and discuss what we could do to become better teachers. He knew what it took to become a successful teacher. I just retired from teaching 2 days ago and only learned of his passing today. Whenever I taught, I always imagined him watching me in the back of the room, and hopefully smiling as I taught my bio and AP Bio classes their lessons. He was an inspiration and a wonderful, wonderful person. G-d bless you Mr....

Class of '84. I spoke with Mr. Kopelman several times in my four years at Science. I always found him personable and willing to help. I know my classmates felt the same way. The personification of teaching by example.

I am deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Kopelmans passing. My condolences to his wife and family,friends and the extended Bronx High School of Science family. I wa privileged to have known him (74- 78 student) during his tenure as chairman of the biology department and subsequently as principal of the school. He was a brilliant, engaging, uplifting and warm individual. He was a true renaissance man. I tested his scope of many topics and subjects as a volunteer in the biology department. Did I...

The Bronx HS of Science Class of 1958 has loved Milton Kopeleman from the year we met him..
1955..until today. He was a unique human being and the best teacher we ever had. We are grateful
that Milton and his wife Harriet joined us for our Class Reunions and will always remember him with
great affection and respect. May he Rest in Peace.

He was so sweet and kind when I was unsure what courses to take.
Rest in peace.