Ella Flagg Young
American suffragette (1845–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ella Flagg Young (January 15, 1845 – October 26, 1918) was an American educator who served as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools. She was the first female head of a large United States city school system. She also served as the first female president of the National Education Association.
Quick Facts 9th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools, Preceded by ...
Ella Flagg Young | |
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9th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools | |
In office August 2, 1909 – December 1915[1] | |
Preceded by | Edwin G. Cooley |
Succeeded by | John Shoop |
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Born | Ella Flagg (1845-01-15)January 15, 1845 Buffalo, New York |
Died | October 26, 1918(1918-10-26) (aged 73) Washington, D.C. |
Nationality | American |
Spouse |
William Young
(m. 1868; died 1873) |
Alma mater | Chicago Normal School University of Chicago |
Occupation | Educator |
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