William F. Phelps | |
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| Born | February 15, 1822 Auburn, New York |
| Died | August 15, 1907 (aged 85) St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Other names | William Franklin Phelps |
| Occupation(s) | Educator; author |
| Known for | Founder and president of the National Education Association |
William Franklin Phelps (February 15, 1822 – August 15, 1907) was an educational pioneer and author of textbooks and training manuals for preparing individuals pursuing a career in education. He served as the president of several normal schools and educational associations along the eastern seaboard. Most notably, he served as the founder and president of the National Education Association (NEA),[1] and president of the American Normal School Association from 1856 to 1900 (44 years). He also served as the vice-president of the first International Conference of Educators, over which he presided at the centennial exposition in 1876.
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