W. Michael Margolin

Chancellor
Chevalier W. Michael Margolin, KCTJ

Mr. Margolin is a native New Yorker. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University and his Master's degree from New York University. He did additional graduate work at the University of California at Berkeley and at the College of New Rochelle. Retired as a school administrator from the New York City public schools, he currently works as an adjunct professor at the City College of New York teaching in the School of Education Teaching Fellows Program. He continues to do consulting work in the field of education. He is also the author of several science text books. Two of his books are featured in the National Science Teachers Association catalog of recommended books.

The father of two grown children, a son, Brian and a daughter, Pamela, he is also the grandfather of two lovely granddaughters.

Mr. Margolin serves on the vestry of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, where he heads the Building Committee. After thirteen years of service as Head Usher, he recently relinquished the position, but continues as an usher and as a lector. He also serves on the Board of the St. Thomas Choir School and on numerous committees. He has been active in fund raising for the Choir School.

He is a member of the Pilgrims of the United States, the Church Club of New York, the Venerable Order of St. John, the New England Society, the St. George Society and the Princeton Club.

Mr. Margolin is a member of Independent Royal Arch Lodge No. 2 F&AM, where he is the Treasurer. He is also a member of the Long I Grotto and other Masonic organizations.

He has been a member of SMOTJ for seven years. He previously served as the Standard Bearer of the Priory of St. Michael and St. George.

Chancellor@smotjnyc.org