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Anna Beach Pratt
Anna Beach Pratt (June 5, 1867 – January 3, 1932) was an American educator and social services organizer who developed early school social work programs in Philadelphia public schools. Life Anna Beach Pratt was born on June 5, 1867 in Elmira, New York. Her parents were Catherine Pratt (née Beach) and Timothy S. Pratt, a merchant. Though raised as a Presbyterian, Pratt converted to Quakerism and joined the Society of Friends later in life. Pratt graduated with a bachelor's degree from Elmira College in 1886. The next year, following a two-year post as a schoolteacher, she began working at Elmira College as a history professor. In 1887, at the age of 21, Pratt was elected to the board of trustees at Elmira College. The appointment of a young woman to the position was uncommon at that time. In 1899, Pratt was also working as a schoolteacher at the Saint Ursula School for Girls in Elmira. She continued teaching at Elmira College until at least 1900. Sometime between 1900 and 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teacher
A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching. ''Informally'' the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. when showing a colleague how to perform a specific task). In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college. Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. youth worker, pastor). In most countries, ''formal'' teaching of students is usually carried out by paid professional teachers. This article focuses on those who are ''employed'', as their main role, to teach others in a ''formal'' education context, such as at a school or other place of ''initial'' formal education or training. Duties and functions A teacher's role may vary among cultures. Teachers may provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Girls Seated At Desks In Washington, D
Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one's age is low, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American rock band * ''Young'', an EP by Charlotte Lawrence, 2018 Songs * "Young" (Baekhyun and Loco song), 2018 * "Young" (The Chainsmokers song), 2017 * "Young" (Hollywood Undead song), 2009 * "Young" (Kenny Chesney song), 2002 * "Young" (Place on Earth song), 2018 * "Young" (Tulisa song), 2012 * "Young", by Ella Henderson, 2019 * "Young", by Lil Wayne from ''Dedication 6'', 2017 * "Young", by Nickel Creek from ''This Side'', 2002 * "Young", by Sam Smith from ''Love Goes'', 2020 * "Young", by Silkworm from ''Italian Platinum'', 2002 * "Young", by Vacations (band), 2016 * "Young", by Vallis Alps, 2015 * "Young", by Pixey, 2016 People Surname * Young (surname) Given name * Young (Korean name), Korean unisex given name and name element * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
