Biography & Autobiography - Educators

The perfect gift for teachers! An Illustrated Tribute to the Female Educators Who Shaped American History. Inspiring Gift for Teachers, Women in Education, Lovers of U.S. HistoryAmerica was built in the classroom.Before the railroads, before the skyscrapers, before the laws that shaped a nation...

The Irelander is a heartfelt memoir of a life shaped by family, education, music, and the outdoors.Born in 1937 and raised with the values of hard work and curiosity, Richard Duffy traces his journey from a one-room country schoolhouse to a lifelong career as...

Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons for Language Educators offers a bold and original exploration of leadership in language education - one that moves beyond abstract theory and managerial checklists. Based on extensive reviews of leadership research in healthcare, higher education, and the...

What does a PhD really teach-beyond research methods, coursework, and publications?The Invisible Curriculum is a reflective, research-grounded account of doctoral life that examines the unspoken lessons shaping graduate education today. Drawing from lived experience and higher-education scholarship, Dr. Alejandro Espera reveals how doctoral training...

Soccer player. Heister. Actor. Social mediator. And a Puissance 4(R) master. Between laughter and pain, prison and freedom, setbacks and second chances-this is the true story of Bruce Dombolo, a man with an extraordinary journey, told through the eyes of a seasoned gangster who...

This memoir is an evocative journey through the heart of Kentucky, tracing a life built on the foundations of bluegrass and limestone. From the moment of her unique birth the author explores a heritage woven from two distinct worlds: the land-loving, resilient farmers of...

Author: Nagles PercyISBN-13: 9798318818691Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2025Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.85d

We learn from everything that we do, and everything that we do becomes part of what we are. In his more than fifty-five years of teaching biology and fifty-seven years of marriage to Pat, a retired administrator for the Syracuse University Writing Program, Druger...

"Child and Child-Nature" offers a deep dive into the educational theories of Friedrich Fröbel, the pioneering German educator best known for creating the concept of the kindergarten. Bertha Maria Marenholtz-BÃ1/4low, a devoted follower of Fröbel, elucidates his profound understanding of child development and the...

The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university and the largestuniversity in the state of Kansas. Created by the staff of the KU libraries, KU ScholarWorks is the digital repository of the University. It contains scholarly workcreated by KU faculty and staff,...

Educators Of Michigan: Biographical offers a detailed look into the lives and careers of notable educators within the state of Michigan. Compiled by J.H. Beers & Co., this biographical collection provides valuable insights into the individuals who shaped the educational landscape of the region....

God creates the human families and grants them the ability to weave stories of their own existence. The Morada Clan of Bicol, therefore, as any family in the world, cannot claim a monopoly on life's blessings and crucibles. But let me tell our peculiar...

A luminous life in letters. Life And Letters Of Toru Dutt returns the voice of a remarkable nineteenth-century writer to full view. Part biography and part personal archive, this indian literary biography gathers correspondence and context that illuminate how a young woman of Bengal...

William Ellery Leonard was an eccentric poet, professor, and critic whose romantic ideals were set against a world whose aesthetics were fast turning away from his own. He lived a life marked by both success and dramatic failure, both personally and professionally. His first...

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire...

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.Author: Frank Pierrepont GravesISBN-10: 1498018521ISBN-13: 9781498018524Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 298Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d

The Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore is a historical book written by Johns Hopkins University in 1868. The book contains a collection of letters and papers related to the founding of the Peabody Institute and its dedication. It also provides a detailed...

Horace Mann, Educator, Patriot And Reformer: A Study In Leadership is a book written by George Allen Hubbell in 1910. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Horace Mann, who is considered one of the most influential educators and...

The Ethical Culture School Record is a book that was published in 1916 by The Alumni Association to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Society for Ethical Culture. The book is a historical record of the Ethical Culture School, which was...

An Old Educational Reformer, Dr. Andrew Bell (1881) is a biographical account of the life and work of Dr. Andrew Bell, a renowned educational reformer of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book, written by John Miller Dow Meiklejohn, provides a detailed analysis of...

""Fellow of Infinite Jest: Recollections and Anecdotes of William Lyon Phelps"" is a book written by Florence Holladay Barber. It is a collection of personal recollections and anecdotes about the life and work of William Lyon Phelps, a renowned American author, critic, and scholar...

""Edward Thring: Teacher and Poet"" is a biography written by H.D. Rawnsley about the life and work of Edward Thring, a renowned educator and poet of the 19th century. Thring was the headmaster of Uppingham School in England, where he revolutionized the way education...

""The Life and Correspondence of Thomas Arnold"" is a biography written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley about the life of Thomas Arnold, a prominent figure in the English education system during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Arnold's life, including his...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Arthur SymonsISBN-10: 1409790622ISBN-13: 9781409790624Publisher: Kimball...

Frederick Tallmadge Towne: A Memorial, 1872-1906 serves as a tribute to the life and legacy of Frederick Tallmadge Towne. This biographical work commemorates his life, achievements, and the impact he had on those around him.Compiled in memoriam, this book offers insights into Towne's personal...

The Teachers Of The Age, by John Paton, offers a glimpse into the lives and contributions of educators during the nineteenth century. While originally published in 1867, its insights into the dedication and challenges faced by teachers remain relevant. This volume, sourced from an...

St. John's College, Cambridge (1907) is a historical book written by Robert Forsyth Scott. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of St. John's College, one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in the University of Cambridge. The author starts with...

Mistakes Of Educated Men is a book written by John Seely Hart and originally published in 1862. The book is a collection of essays that critique the education system of the time and the way it produced men who were well-educated but lacked practical...

Rambles Round The Campus is a book written by Melvin Ryder and published in 1915. The book is a collection of essays that take the reader on a journey through the campus of an unnamed university. The author writes about the different buildings, landmarks,...

""College Life: Letters to an Undergraduate"" is a book written by Thomas Whytehead and published in 1856. The book is a collection of letters written by the author to a young undergraduate, offering advice and guidance on how to navigate college life. The letters...

Reminiscences Of Eton: Keate�������s Time (1888) is a book written by Charles Allix Wilkinson, which explores his personal experiences as a student at Eton College during the time when Dr. John Keate was the headmaster. The book is a memoir that provides readers with...

""Our College: Leaves From An Undergraduate's Scribbling Book"" is a book written by John Delaware Lewis in 1857. It is a collection of essays, sketches, and anecdotes that provide a glimpse into the life of an undergraduate student at a college in the mid-19th...

Recollections of Emanuel School: Founded in Westminster by Lady Dacre, 1594 (1904) is a book written by Henry Parr Maskell. The book is a detailed account of the history, traditions, and experiences of students and staff at Emanuel School in Westminster, which was founded...

""Educational Reminiscences and Suggestions"" is a book written by Catharine Esther Beecher and published in 1874. The book is a collection of Beecher's personal experiences and reflections on education, as well as her suggestions for improving the education system in America. Beecher was a...

Life At Yale is a book written by Edwin Rogers Embree in 1912. It provides an insightful and comprehensive look into the daily life of students at Yale University during the early 20th century. The book covers various aspects of student life, including academics,...

Alcuin and the Rise of the Christian Schools is a historical book written by Andrew Fleming West. The book is focused on the life and work of Alcuin, an eighth-century scholar who played a significant role in the development of the Christian schools during...

""Henry M. Leipziger: Educator And Idealist"" is a biography written by Ruth L. Frankel that explores the life and accomplishments of Henry M. Leipziger. Leipziger was a prominent educator and advocate for social justice in the early 20th century. The book delves into his...

Nathaniel T. Allen: Teacher, Reformer, Philanthropist is a biographical book written by Mary A. Greene. The book tells the story of Nathaniel T. Allen, a notable American educator, reformer, and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of education in the United...

John A. Stevenson: Educator, Business Man And Civic Leader is a biography written by William W. Bodine. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of John A. Stevenson, who was a prominent figure in the fields of education, business, and...

The book ""Life And Letters Of John Howard Raymond Late President of Vassar College"" is a biography of John Howard Raymond, who was the President of Vassar College. The book is written by Raymond himself and provides a detailed account of his life and...

""A Sketch Of The Life And Educational Labors Of Philip Lindsley"" is a biographical book written by Leroy Jones Halsey in 1859. The book is a detailed account of the life of Philip Lindsley, who was a prominent educator and Presbyterian minister in the...

Johannes Amos Comenius is a biography of the famous Czech educator, theologian, and writer by Jan Jakubec. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Comenius' life, from his childhood in Moravia to his eventual exile in Amsterdam. It explores his contributions to education, including...

"Who Is Who in Dublin" is an invaluable biographical resource, offering a comprehensive overview of notable professionals and academics residing in Dublin, Ireland. This meticulously compiled reference work provides concise yet informative profiles, highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of individuals across various fields. A...

"The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume 1" offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of William James Stillman, a prominent figure in 19th-century journalism, art criticism, and diplomacy. Stillman's memoirs provide a first-hand account of his experiences, offering valuable insights into the...

H. M. I.: Some Passages In The Life Of One Of H. M. Inspectors Of Schools is a book written by Edmund Mackenzie Sneyd-Kynnersley and published in 1908. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as an inspector of schools for Her...

My Old Pupils is a book written by Joseph Rickerby and published in 1849. The book is a collection of anecdotes and reminiscences from Rickerby's time as a schoolteacher in England. The stories are told from the perspective of Rickerby, who reflects on his...

"H.M.I.: Some Passages in the Life of One of H. M. Inspectors of Schools" by E. M. Sneyd-Kynnersley offers a fascinating glimpse into the British education system of a bygone era. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to explore the world of school...

Dive into the history of education with Robert Hebert Quick's "Essays on Educational Reformers," a collection of insightful biographies exploring the lives and philosophies of influential educators. This volume offers a comprehensive look at figures who shaped educational thought and practice. Explore the ideas...

A memoir by John William Dawson, a prominent Canadian geologist and educator, who held positions at McGill University and the Royal Society of Canada. The book describes Dawson's experiences in science and education over a span of fifty years.This work has been selected by...