Elizabeth Harrison | |
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| Born | September 1, 1849 Athens, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 1927 (aged 78) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Pen name | Elizabeth Harrison |
| Occupation | College President, founder, educator, and author |
Elizabeth Harrison (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator from Kentucky. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education.[2]
- ^ "Our History: The Evolution of NLU". National-Louis University. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Elizabeth Harrison". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved September 11, 2016.