Nellie Robinson

Nellie Robinson
Born
Georgiana Ellen Robinson

(1880-12-07)7 December 1880
Died29 April 1972(1972-04-29) (aged 91)
St. John's, Antigua
NationalityAntiguan
Other namesMiz Rob
OccupationEducator
Years active1889–1950
Known forFounding the Thomas Oliver Robinson Memorial School (TOR)

Dame Nellie Robinson, DNH, MBE, (7 December 1880 – 29 April 1972), was an Antiguan teacher and school founder who was a pioneer in education. She broke down colour and class barriers, believing that all children should have access to learning. As of 2017, she was the only woman to have received the Order of the National Hero from the government of Antigua and Barbuda.