Temple University Ambler - Amble Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

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March 2, 196b 2135 Jenkintown Pd. Glenside. Pa. Dear Bonnie and Stuart! It was very pood of you to ask «» to write a short biography of ■yself and to tell you about ay philosophy of teaching, but it is very difficult for ae to do this. When I reflect on ay past expertences, I guess that I have always wanted to teach in one way or another. and I enjoy any group of students whether they are in secondary school, college, or graduate school. I have had experience with a variety of such teaching situations and have appreciated working with each group. Within each class, there are individuals who have special goals, probleas, desires to develop and achieve who have not been able to realise any of these to a point of satisfaction. Since I an privileged to be their instructor, I feel that this aeans that I must help thea to succeed in the oftentiaes artificial environaent of the four-walled classrooa. The potential of each student is iaportant to ae in teras of his own life and happiness, not because he or she is an undiscovered genius. My errors in teaching also bother ae, and each seaester when I enter the classrooa, I hope that I gain new insights into tho teaching and learning process. Insofar as history is concerned, aany students approach this area of study with great dislike. History is the story of nan and civilisation, and as such, it should be aade Interesting to aost students. A heavy eaphasis on political events often has no aeaning for youth. Therefore. I believe that certain facets of civilisation should be presented in such a nay that he can draw on the experiences in future life. For example, the history of aedicine, architecture, aatheaatics, ailitary and naval strategy, art and ausic, can all be used by the student to further his own interests in each area. In a world beset by all kinds of serious probleas, history also affords its own particular kind of escape into the past. I suppose you want soae personal data as well as ay philosophy , and I aa happy to write that ay husband is a successful practicing veterinarian and that we have four children, the youngest of whoa is thirteen. At tho present tiae, I have an A.B. and M.A. in History froa the University of Pennsylvania, and I hope to have ay PhD shortly, in American Civilisation. I have published a few biographical articles on faaous Anerican wosen, and hope to write aore. My future plans are uncertain, but they will undoubtedly involve teaching. I also have an M.Ed. froa Teaple University. Best wishes to you both. Sincerely, 5 Claire B. Fox

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WE THANKFULLY DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO YOU, MRS. FOX 4

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ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY DEAN UDELL With the spate of new buildings and ever-increasing population at the Ambler Campus, life has become more and more complex for the student. Within this framework. Dean Udell has done much to help them over the rough spots. Always interested in students and their problems, Dean Udell is receptive to their ideas and gives careful consideration to their suggestions. He has been instrumental in creating many of the new activities and organizations requested by the students. Naturally, problems sometimes arise, and we believe our Dean docs his best to understand and solve them. Students realize some of the complexity of the Dean's job, and thank him for his hard work in making Ambler an integral part of Temple University. As a major part of the administration at Ambler Campus, Dean Fisher serves many functions. She helps students solve many problems concerning their social and academic life. Students can always see her around campus performing the many functions delegated to her, for she plays an integral role in all student organizations. serving as advisor to activities and student groups on the campus. Dean Fisher’s job entails enormous complexities and responsibilities, and wc arc thankful that she fulfills her role with insight and understanding. 6 DEAN FISHER