Bethune 's Beach After The Readings Of Brooker T. Washington

With her father being a wealthy business person who was technically considered the first African American millionaire in the south, Mary was taught about being a hard worker, motivated, and the importance and value of a good education at an early age. When she was six years old, her parents sent her to the Antioch College Model School in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She later went on to attend Oberlin College in Ohio. And in 1884, she became one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree. Four years later she earned her master's degree in education.

John Washington, George's great grandfather reached the New World in 1657 settling in Virginia. Little information exists on George washington's ancestors before his father but what is known is that by the time George was born on February 22, 1732. the family was part of the lower class of Virginia's ruling class. He was the oldest child of his father's second marriage. there were two sons from the first marriage previously. Farming and land speculation had brought the family moderate income. However when George was eleven years old his family was dealt a terrible setback. Augustine became extremely sick after watching his lands his lands. during a long ride in bad weather he died.—ironically, the same thing killed

Mary Jane Mcleod Bethune was born july 10 1875. Her popularity comes from her starting a private school for african american students in Daytona Beach,FL her occupations were educator,author and african american civil rights leader She was born in mayesville south carolina which her and both parents were slaves she was interested in learning so she went to an trinity missionary school which was led by an presbyterian board of freedom she then had a mentor in her life her teacher Emma Jane Wilson She then helped Mary attend the same school she did on a scholarship. She later on went to africa to study missionary in college then seen that it was teaching to be done she went on to be a teacher at her former elementary school in Augusta georgia

Martha Washington was a woman whose husband was well known but not many people know much about her. Once married to George Washington on January 6, 1759, Martha would be by his side until his death. (Desmond 89)

Mary Mcleod Bethune was an african american woman born in Mayesville South Carolina on july 10 ,1875.Mary Mcleod was the fifteenth to seventeenth children born by her mother and father sam and patsy mcleod ,which were slaves and mary even part took in working with them on the farm at the age of five. Mary's highest thought and interest was education, and with the help of benefactors she attended college at Barber-scotia college located in Concord, North carolina. Bethune was a stateswoman, humanitarian and more known as a civil rights activist .Mary had a teaching career and taught in a couple of places like an elementary school in Sumter county , florida and also a industrial institute named Haines Normal located in augusta georgia .As long

“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth” (Washington). This shows how George Washington was dedicated to show how everyone should have freedom and do what they want. Alone that is hard because he is just one person who is going to make a big impact. He always went out of his was to show others how they should fight for their freedom. George Washington even became a part of the “unwritten Constitution”, part of it was “The Cabinet”, when he choose people to appoint him on the decisions to make. Through his knowledge about leadership, George Washington has impacted others by teaching them about presidency.

Martha Washington was born on June 13, 1731. She was the eighth child born to Frances Jones and John Dandridge. As Martha grew up she developed a lifelong love for reading. She underwent training, expected for a young woman of her class taking lessons in functional (needlework, household management etc.) and in recreational ( dancing, horseback riding etc.). When Martha was nineteen she got married for the first time. She got married to a Virginia planter named Daniel Parke Custis in 1750. Seven years later in 1757 Daniel died, leaving the plantation for Martha to run. Then two years later Martha being twenty-six and a wealthy widow with two children, met George Washington. When she met him he was just a colonel in the British army, a veteran

In Westmoreland County, Virginia a baby boy was being born, a boy who’s effect on the world will outlive not only himself, but also the generations to come. On February 22, 1732, George Washington was born in a small home in Virginia.

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was born on July 10,1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina. She was the 15th child of former salves and became an educator, civil rights leader, and an adviser to five U.S. presidents. Throughout the course her life, Mary Bethune had the aspiration of opening up her own school due to the fact that she worked in the fields with her parents, and was finally enrolled in school at the age of ten. While working toward her goal of building Bethune-Cookman University, Mary became a national leader on issues relating to civil rights, education, women, and young people. She also fought against school segregation and disparities in healthcare for black children. Dr. Bethune was appointed numerous national commissions some including

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was born on July 10, 1875 in Maysville, South Carolina. Mary’s family worked by being in the fields picking cotton. . Mary’s parents decided to buy a farm for the family. She helped her mother by washing white people clothes and when she was allowed to go into the children’s nursery she was fascinated with toys. Mary picked up a book and one of the white children took it from her telling her that she couldn’t read which inspired her to learn how to read. She was the only child to go to school that opened for African American children. Later, she received a scholarship for Scotia Seminary which is now called Barber Scotia College located in Concord, North Carolina. Later in the year Mary attended Dwight L. Moody’s Institute

On July 10, 1875, the birth of the remarkable Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune brought us great appurtenances. Often referred to as “lady of the struggle” she was an equal parts educator and politician. She earned the label of being the most prominent and powerful African-American woman in the early 20th century.

Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was born in Mayesville, South Carolina. She was the 15th of 17 children born to both former slaves. When she was young, she took an interest in education. Bethune attended college in hopes to become a missionary in Africa.

Upon her relocating to Florida Mary was still determined to fulfill her goal of becoming a teacher. In October 1964 Mary opened an all girls school in Daytona, in which she rented a house eleven dollars per month for. The school was called The Literary and Industrial Training School for Nergo Girls. They studied many subjects such as: Bible study, Home Economics, Math, Sciences and English. She also taught industrial skills such as: Dressmaking and Cooking. Over time the school dropped its elementary curriculum and in 1923 The Literary and Industrial Training School for Nergo Girls made a transition to a college called Bethune. Then in 1931 the Methodist Church helps the merger of her school with The Boys' Cookman Institute of Jacksonville forming the prestigious Bethune-Cookman University. This B-CU has been successful ever since. Even through the Great Depression the university continued to operate and met the education standard of the state of

Mary McLeod Bethune was born on July 10, 1875. According to PBS.org (2013), “Mary was born free and she was the fifteenth of seventeen children born to parents who were former slaves” (paragraph 2). Mary grew up in South Carolina along with her parents and siblings where she dealt with segregation in her school system and the community. Mary was the first and only child in her family to attend school. She shared the knowledge she gained from attending school with her family. Mary’s goals and dreams were to become a missionary but due to her harsh lifestyle growing up her dreams changed. She turned to

For the purpose of this assignment, the leader I have chosen Ms. J, the principal of a charter school in New Orleans charter school named Harriet Tubman Charter School. Ms. J was also a founder of a school network that oversees 3 elementary to 8th grade schools. Founded in 2011 the schools now serve over 1700 students in the New Orleans area. Tubman Charter school has a staff of eighty. Ms. Lauses role is to oversee eight staff members that ensure that the school produces leading results for the state as well as promising scholars that will path their way to college. As the principal of this school specifically, Ms. J has large obstacles that go beyond the walls of the school. Harriet Tubman Charter school is within a neighborhood that struggles both economically and educationally. Almost 100% of the scholars qualify for a free lunch and are black or Latino and the kindergartens scholars that arrive on the first day know only one or two letters of the alphabet. Historically before Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans on 38% of public school students graduated high school (quote). While most people see this as a place where most people see extreme challenges, Ms. J see’s it as an opportunity for change and promise.