Scrapbook, Kathleen Mitchell, 1939
Part 1
Dublin Core
Title
Scrapbook, Kathleen Mitchell, 1939
Part 1
Part 1
Subject
Georgia--Fulton County
Scrapbooks
Teacher educator
Kathleen Mitchell
Scrapbooks
Teacher educator
Kathleen Mitchell
Description
This scrapbook was presented to Kathleen Mitchell from the various employees of the district at the time of her retirement.
Mitchell (1870-1940) served in the Fulton County School System for forty-two years . Born in Athens, she attended the State Normal School and began her career with Fulton County in 1897. Mitchell was influential in bringing Progressive Era curriculum to Fulton County, having studied Education at Columbia University and the University of Chicago. In her role as Primary Supervisor, she promoted manual training and beautification of school grounds as part of learning, as well as emphasized the role of education in communities. She was also instrumental in promoting the Georgia Teachers’ Association, the Fulton County P.T.A. and the Atlanta
Chapter of the Association for Childhood Education – an organization that would later bear her name.
Mitchell (1870-1940) served in the Fulton County School System for forty-two years . Born in Athens, she attended the State Normal School and began her career with Fulton County in 1897. Mitchell was influential in bringing Progressive Era curriculum to Fulton County, having studied Education at Columbia University and the University of Chicago. In her role as Primary Supervisor, she promoted manual training and beautification of school grounds as part of learning, as well as emphasized the role of education in communities. She was also instrumental in promoting the Georgia Teachers’ Association, the Fulton County P.T.A. and the Atlanta
Chapter of the Association for Childhood Education – an organization that would later bear her name.
Creator
Kathleen Mitchell
Publisher
Fulton County Schools Archives, Hapeville, Ga
Date
1939
Rights
Identifier
1939.pers.7
Collection
Tags
Ben Hill School, Benteen School, Birmingham School, Bolton School, Campbell School, Cascade School, Cedar Grove School, Center Hill School, Central Park School, Central School, Chattahoochee School, Church Street School, College Park School, Evan P. Howell School, Jere A. Wells, Kathleen Mitchell, Mary Hughie
Citation
Kathleen Mitchell , “Scrapbook, Kathleen Mitchell, 1939
Part 1,” Fulton County Schools Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, https://fcsarchives.omeka.net/items/show/141.
Part 1,” Fulton County Schools Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, https://fcsarchives.omeka.net/items/show/141.
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