Dr. Abraham “Abe” Fischler is regarded as the Father of Nova for his pioneering spirit in taking taking Nova Southeastern University in Florida on a journey to become a national leader in distance learning. Dr. Fischler began his quest to improve the education system through technology as a high-school science teacher in New York in the 1950s. He believed that to truly reap the benefits of learning, every student must have a curriculum tailored to his own individual needs, including having content delivered in a manner and at a pace consistent with the students’ individual learning style.
