John H. Niemeyer
John Harry Niemeyer | |
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| 2nd President of Bank Street College of Education | |
| In office 1956–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Lucy Sprague Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Francis J. Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John H. Niemeyer May 23, 1908 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 2004 (aged 95) Florida Keys, Florida, U.S. |
| Profession | Educator, consultant, university president |
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John Harry Niemeyer (May 23, 1908 – April 19, 2004) was the second president of Bank Street College of Education and a leading educator and consultant to the United States Office of Education. The college currently hosts the Niemeyer Series in his memory, which comprises lectures and symposia that address current issues in the education community.
Niemeyer also became president of the National Kindergarten Association in 1958.