Elizabeth I - The Pirate Queen and Master of Spies NEW

Dates: 1/7/26 - 2/11/26

Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 - 11:35 am

Location: Online Course (Zoom)

Instructor: Betty Zak

Class #: W26-24

The Vatican called Elizabeth I the Pirate Queen, a master of spies and deceit. She used her swashbuckling mariners to terrorize the seas and her spymaster to lay a foundation for international espionage and transform England into an imposing empire. (One of her spies even signed his letters to her as “007”.)

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Your Instructor

Betty Zak received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees. She has been a college educator for over 30 years, serving as lead faculty and area chair, adjunct professor and presenter/lecturer at conferences at the Cleveland Museum of Art, a 2017 Emmy nominated production and numerous other events. Some of her distinctions are: YWCA Woman of Professional Excellence Award, Outstanding Faculty Award, Recipient of 2015 Scholar of the Year Award and 2016 Lead Faculty/Area Chair Award.