University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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03iss Catherine Dirks l. l liRMEDl A I K CkITIC. Cmherim I Irks is a graduate of the State Normal Sc hool of Peru and did Splendid work in the t niversity of Chi r ago equipping herself not only in the prae lire of leaching in the Model sc hools, hut also in the special method of instruction. She had successful experience before being assign- ed to this work upon the establishment of the Normal. She is a thorough student of meth- ods and keeps fully informed in the pro- gress of her profession. C!3iss Oiui ColUin ]Ytt lss Colvin is a graduate of the Arapahoe high school, spent some time as a student in the I niversity of Nebraska, and later graduated from the Deli- ver I niversity with the degree of Bachelor of Science. Before going to Colorado Miss Col vin taught as principal in the Beaver City High School, later entering the schools of Denver. Colorado, where she did pedagogical experiment work, first, with the backward 1 upils in the building, and then with the precocious children who otherwise would have been compelled to mark time. She was called to her present work is grammar critic in June, 1911.

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 jY ora OVoknell is a graduate of the Uni- Ul versity of Nebraska with the degree of A. B. Her high standing in the state is attested by the responsible positions she has held, a popular institute and junior normal instructor, teacher and principal of leading Nebraska high schools and a member for sev- eral years of Nebraska’s Board of Examiners for professional and life certificates. She has traveled extensively in foreign countries and has made a thorough study of educational methods and systems. Her ability as a teacher and as an organizer is well known. C0rs. Carafe a. lSrindlep Preceptress and Model Teacher, vrah A. Bkimm.i n has special charge of the ladies' Dormitory and gives work in methods in connection with the ob- servation school. She studied in the Univer- sity of Chicago and in the Chicago School oi Educatum. She is a constant student of edu- cational methods and ranks as one of Ne- braska's leading lady educators. She is a popular institute instructor and her services have been widely sought in Nebraska and ad- joining states. That she Is one of Nebras- ka’s meritorious teachers is attested by her twenty-five years in the public schools of Columbus. Her high ideals of character and her general culture make her a valuable ad- viser for the young ladies under her charge.

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Ci3iss Charlotte Lotnc Prim ary Critic. aki.uiTi-: Lowk is a graduate of the Pu- pil Teachers' College of Liverpool, Kngland; has special training in the Normal School at Peru and also in the Albany Normal College, Albany, N, V, Taught seven years in Liverpool and five and a half years in America before being elected to her present position in 1906. She has traveled extensive- ly in Kuropean countries, is well informed, not only in American but in Kuropean methods of instruction and management. She is a popu- lar institute instructor. Her intelligent en- thusiasm is contagious and leaves its impres- sion upon every pupil in her department. ci3iss aancs Umitsen Assisi s i in Kindekgakik . ;m .s Km x is a gradua.e of the Kear- M ney High School and also of the Kin- dergarten Department of the State Normal. Sir- is experienced as a primary teacher; she understands thoroughly the methods of instruction and the ideals to lie attained in her department of the Normal and is able to render valuable assistance.