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George Hermanos

Serving the Homeless: A Lifelong Commitment to Compassion

Jan. 17, 2025

By Cynthia Tintorri

George Harmanos '73G is no stranger to the call of service. For more than four decades, he has dedicated his life to teaching, guiding young minds, and, after his retirement, taking on a new mission: helping the homeless in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His long career in education and deep commitment to those in need provide a shining example of service and leadership.

Originally from the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, area, Harmanos graduated with a B.S. in mathematics from King's College. He soon found a true passion for education — even though he didn't have a teaching credential at the time — teaching math at Bethlehem Catholic High School. To further his career, he enrolled at Lehigh University in 1970, where he earned his master’s in education and certification to teach.

For 43 years, Harmanos served as a dedicated math teacher at Bethlehem Catholic. His career was not only about imparting academic knowledge but also instilling the importance of compassion, service, and community in his students.

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