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

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1915 C@i9s Clnirlortc Louie Primary Trainin'? Teacher. Miss Lowe is a graduate of the Pupil Teachers’ College of Liverpool, England, has had special training in the Normal School of Peru, at the Normal College of Album. New York, ami also in the University of Nebraska. She was one of the city teachers of Kearney when elected to her present position in 1906, She has travelled in European countries and is well informed in American, also European methods of instruction and management. U3iss Lulu C CCiirt Grammar Training Teacher. Miss Wirt (A. Bj, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and has done graduate work, in the University of Chi- cago. Site has had successful expe- rience in the bust high schools of the State, and, to further equip herself for her present position, she spent much time visiting the leading Normal Schools of the United States, tier un ceasing efforts make her successful everywhere. Because of her knowledge of the needs of the teacher and her clear way of presenting her methods, a course under Miss Wirt is desired by ail of those wishing to I come capable teach- ers. 25

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Cfi)iss Catherine Oiclts 1 N t'EKMEIMATK TRAINING TEACHER. Miss Hicks is a graduate of the State Normal School of Peru. She has also studied in the University of Chicago specializing in methods of instruction. She has taken a course in the Handi- craft Guild of Minneapolis. She is a very progressive teacher, keeping herself fully informed as to the progress of her profession and always using the best of the latest methods. Because of her understanding of her line of work and because of her clear methods she is able to thoroughly equip prospective teachers. 03rs, S'tirrt a. iSrinDlep Preceptress of rin : Dormitory ani Training Smoot Teacher, Mrs. Brindley has studied in the Uni- versity of Chicago and in the Chicago School of Education. Before coming to the Normal she had achieved success through years of work in Columbus Nebraska, and as an institute instructor. She is, however, a student as well as .1 teacher, and continually strives to keep herself fully equipped with the most up-to-date methods. Her sympathy, pa tie lice, and kindness make Iter loved by all tiie young women under her charge, while her high ideals of character and her rare general culture make her a val- uable adviser for them. 24

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C@iS3 r }ellie TSarton Primary Training Teacher. Miss Barton (B. IA. M.) is a graduate of the Illinois State Normal and of Knox College. She has don. special work in Columbia University and in Berkeley. She was elected to her present position at the opening of thi school year. Throughout her course she lias made a special study of method, and instruction. Miss Barton's pleas itig personality has won for her a host of friends, while her knowledge of the work she has in charge, makes her a very valuable addition to the faculty. She ■ame to the Normal in September, 1014. tfjiss dgnrs ttnuoen Assistant jn Kindergarten. Miss Knutzen is a graduate of tin: Kindergarten Department of the State Normal and has specialized in her work at Columbia University. She is expe- rienced as a Kindergarten teacher and understands thoroughly the methods of instruction and the ideals to be attained in her department. Because of her thor oughness and sweet, winsome manner, she is invaluable in her line of work. 26