Jule Sugarman

Jule Sugarman
Born
Jule Meyer Sugarman

September 23, 1927
Cincinnati, Ohio
DiedNovember 2, 2010
Known forFounding the Head Start

Jule Meyer Sugarman (September 23, 1927 – November 2, 2010) was an American public administrator who founded Head Start and led the program for its first five years.[1] Throughout his life, Sugarman was an advocate for the rights of children, the poor, and the aged. In addition to his service to the United States government, he was known for his work with organizations like the Gray Panthers and the Special Olympics.

  1. ^ Hevesi, Dennis. "Jule Sugarman, a Director and Architect of Head Start, Is Dead at 83", The New York Times, November 6, 2010. Accessed June 13, 2013.