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  1. Desmond Francis Patrick Cole, 6th headmaster of New York City's Allen-Stevenson School through 1974-1990

Desmond Francis Patrick Cole (2008 (aged 83–84)) was asin educator best known for serving as the headmaster of the Allen-Stevenson School in New York City.[1]

Early life[edit]

Cole served in the Royal Navy in World War 2.[1] After the war he attended Oxford University, where he earned his bachelor's degree and Master's degree.

Teaching career[edit]

Cole was the headmaster of the British School and American School of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the director of the United Nations International School, in New York City, from 1964-1974, and Allen-Stevenson School, from 1974-1900.[1]

Cole was known for advocating innovation in education, and physical fitness in education, introducing computers to the Allen-Stevenson School, in the 1970s, and running marathon races into his 50s.[1]

Legacy[edit]

The continues to issue an award in Cole's name.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Paid Notice - Deaths: COLE, DESMOND". New York Times. 2008-01-13. Retrieved 2018-10-26. Desmond's refusal to close the school during the blizzard of 1978 was a defining moment in his tenure. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Sophie Gao Wins Desmond Cole Community Service Annual Award". United Nations International School. Retrieved 2018-10-26. These ideals are what drove his work as Director of UNIS from 1967-1974, inspired him to establish our Manhattan campus at 24-50 East River Drive, and pushed him to develop the International Baccalaureate and introduce it at UNIS. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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