14 Facts About Ellen Sabin

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Ellen Clara Sabin was the president of the Milwaukee-Downer College in the U S state of Wisconsin from 1891 to 1921.

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Ellen Sabin's was a well-known advocate for the education of women.

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3.

Ellen Sabin developed her own curriculum and teaching style which she practiced in both Wisconsin and Oregon before accepting the position as college president at Downer College.

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4.

Ellen Sabin's was among the first women admitted to the university.

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5.

Ellen Sabin left the university after three years without graduating, accepted a job teaching seventh grade in Madison, Wisconsin.

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6.

Ellen Sabin's found the education system in Eugene unsatisfactory so she begin independently teaching the community.

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7.

Ellen Sabin's began by teaching her siblings and a few neighbors.

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8.

Ellen Sabin's was the first woman to hold a principal position in the Pacific Northwest.

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9.

News of Ellen Sabin's success in Portland reached Sabra Warner Lewis, an acquaintance of Ellen Sabin's back in Wisconsin.

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10.

Ellen Sabin was firm in setting goals for the women and strict courses so they could advance to their careers as rapidly, but as well-prepared, as possible.

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11.

Ellen Sabin's was an active part of the students lives, she would sit in on multiple classes to observe the teachings.

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12.

Ellen Sabin's was helped organize the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs in 1896.

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13.

Ellen Sabin's was then honored as president emerita from 1921 to 1949.

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14.

Ellen Sabin was the first female school principal in the Pacific Northwest, and later became Portland's school superintendent.

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