Founder of Albany Park, North Park, and Mayfair Neighbors for Peace and Justice. She was an anti-war activist and a tireless champion of social justice. She and her husband led the group at weekly protests in the neighborhood; followed by a lively discussion and political analysis.

Betty Reskinoff was an educator who taught a variety of subject including Social Studies, English, and Art at the Junior High School to the College level; including DePaul, DeVry, the University of Illinois at Chicago and at a school in East Africa. She was involved in many strikes and protests throughout her career. Betty was not afraid of running afoul of any administration.

Betty grew up in Yonkers, New York and spent some of her childhood living in public housing, which she enjoyed as a child, it helped foment her fighting spirit against inequity and class differences.

Education

University of California, Berkeley
NYU School of Education

Honorary Betty Reskinoff Way

North St. Louis Avenue, between West Cullom to West Belle Plaine avenues.

Approved: June 2021

Ward: 35
Alderman: Ramirez-Rosa
Neighborhood: Irving Park

d. April 28, 2020. Age 84. Chicago

Source

Second City Teachers