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Desmond Francis Patrick Cole (2008) was asin educator best known for serving as the headmaster of the Allen-Stevenson School in New York City.

Early life
Cole served in the Royal Navy in World War 2. After the war he attended Oxford University, where he earned his bachelor's degree and Master's degree.

Teaching career
Cole was the headmaster of the British School and American School of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the director of the United Nations International School, in New York City, from 1964-1974, and Allen-Stevenson School, from 1974-1900.

Cole was known for advocating innovation in education, and physical fitness in education, introducing computers to the Allen-Stevenson School, in the 1970s, and running marathon races into his 50s.

Legacy
The continues to issue an award in Cole's name.