December 23, 1917
Maxine Greene is born in Brooklyn, NY
Maxine Greene is born in Brooklyn, NY
1924
By the age of 7, Greene is already writing stories "on anything that would accept pencil lead or ink" (Frank, 2007, p. 1), despite the fact that she grew up in a family that "discouraged intellectual adventure and risk" (Edutopia, 2013, p. 1).
By the age of 7, Greene is already writing stories "on anything that would accept pencil lead or ink" (Frank, 2007, p. 1), despite the fact that she grew up in a family that "discouraged intellectual adventure and risk" (Edutopia, 2013, p. 1).
1933-1938
In her late teens, Greene spends time in Europe. There, she meets people who Europe who are involved in resisting fascism in Spain; this impacts her thinking and she becomes politically involved (Frank, 2007, p. 1). In 1938, she returns to New York for finish her bachelor's degree at Barnard College, Columbia University.
In her late teens, Greene spends time in Europe. There, she meets people who Europe who are involved in resisting fascism in Spain; this impacts her thinking and she becomes politically involved (Frank, 2007, p. 1). In 1938, she returns to New York for finish her bachelor's degree at Barnard College, Columbia University.
1945-1955
Greene returns to school at New York University "almost by accident" (Teacher's College, 2001, p. 1) to pursue her Master's and Doctorate Degrees in the philosophy and history of education. At the same time, she is engaged in raising her two young children. She receives her Ph.D in 1955.
Greene returns to school at New York University "almost by accident" (Teacher's College, 2001, p. 1) to pursue her Master's and Doctorate Degrees in the philosophy and history of education. At the same time, she is engaged in raising her two young children. She receives her Ph.D in 1955.
1965
Maxine Greene joins the faculty at Teacher's College, Columbia University. She remains here for most of her distinguished career, a rare female amongst mostly male colleagues who find her "too literary" (Frank, 2007, p. 1).
Maxine Greene joins the faculty at Teacher's College, Columbia University. She remains here for most of her distinguished career, a rare female amongst mostly male colleagues who find her "too literary" (Frank, 2007, p. 1).
1976
Greene becomes philosopher-in-residence at the Lincoln Center Institute for Arts Education (Now called Lincoln Center Education), an organization whose philosophy is that :
"Each individual—child or adult—possesses an innate ability to respond to works of art in ways that can heighten perception, ignite the imagination, and challenge preconceived notions." (Lincoln Center Institute, 2013)
Greene becomes philosopher-in-residence at the Lincoln Center Institute for Arts Education (Now called Lincoln Center Education), an organization whose philosophy is that :
"Each individual—child or adult—possesses an innate ability to respond to works of art in ways that can heighten perception, ignite the imagination, and challenge preconceived notions." (Lincoln Center Institute, 2013)
2003
Greene founds the Maxine Greene Center for Social Imagination, the Arts, and Education, which promotes and provides opportunities for "dialogue, reflection, and interaction in diverse communities, among participants focused on works of art as possibilities toward human growth" (Maxine Green Center, 2013).
She still serves as the Center's president today.
Greene founds the Maxine Greene Center for Social Imagination, the Arts, and Education, which promotes and provides opportunities for "dialogue, reflection, and interaction in diverse communities, among participants focused on works of art as possibilities toward human growth" (Maxine Green Center, 2013).
She still serves as the Center's president today.
Present Day
Maxine Greene is doing her best to "flunk retirement" by maintaining a rigorous speaking schedule around the country, advising various organizations, and holding literature "salons" (discussion groups) in her home--open to all teachers (Teacher's College, 2001; Edutopia, 2013).
Maxine Greene is doing her best to "flunk retirement" by maintaining a rigorous speaking schedule around the country, advising various organizations, and holding literature "salons" (discussion groups) in her home--open to all teachers (Teacher's College, 2001; Edutopia, 2013).