Dressler, Jeffrey, 2006 - 2006
Scope and Contents
Article discusses Dressler's program "Mega Education" which serves to incentivize students to complete homework, participate in extracurricular activities, and come to school daily. Rewards include movie tickets, limo rides, McDonalds vouchers, and college scholarships
Focused on the Hartford community as that is where he is from
Dates
- Creation: 2006 - 2006
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Dressler grew up in Hartford's North End. Attended University of Connecticut and became personal injury lawyer. Went to Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh in Bloomfield. Founded Mega Education program which helps disadvantaged children in the Hartford public school system. Owned a Latino radio station in the 1990s and founded the San Juan Sports Center.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
One newspaper article about his program "Mega Education"
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository