Educational Excellence Since 1912
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Betty Trachtenberg, Past Parent
Betty is survived by her three children. Her son Zev graduated from Hamden Hall in 1972.
Betty was born in Philadelphia to eastern European immigrants. She had a talent for playing piano and studied with noted pianist and composer Leo Ornstein. She graduated from Girls High School in 1951 and married her childhood friend Alan Trachtenberg in 1952. The coupled settled in Hamden when Alan's academic career took him to Yale University. Through the years Betty continued with the piano, giving lessons and accompanying dance classes. In 1974 she began her 34 year career at Yale eventually serving as Dean of Student Affairs until her retirement in 2007. After her retirement Betty served on the board of the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven
Hamden Hall extends condolences to the Trachtenberg family. To read complete obituary, please click here.
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Betty was born in Philadelphia to eastern European immigrants. She had a talent for playing piano and studied with noted pianist and composer Leo Ornstein. She graduated from Girls High School in 1951 and married her childhood friend Alan Trachtenberg in 1952. The coupled settled in Hamden when Alan's academic career took him to Yale University. Through the years Betty continued with the piano, giving lessons and accompanying dance classes. In 1974 she began her 34 year career at Yale eventually serving as Dean of Student Affairs until her retirement in 2007. After her retirement Betty served on the board of the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven
Hamden Hall extends condolences to the Trachtenberg family. To read complete obituary, please click here.
Hamden Hall Country Day School
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
About Us
Hamden Hall Country Day School is a nurturing and inclusive community with a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
