Betty Campbell
Betty Campbell MBE (6 November 1934 – 13 October 2017, born Rachel Elizabeth Johnson) was a Welsh community activist, who was Wales' first black head teacher. Born into a poor household in Butetown, she won a scholarship to the Lady Margaret High School for Girls in Cardiff. Campbell later trained as a teacher, eventually becoming head teacher of Mount Stuart Primary School in Butetown, Cardiff. She put into practice innovative ideas on the education of children and was actively involved in the community.
Betty Campbell MBE | |
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Statue of Betty Campbell, Cardiff | |
| Born | Rachel Elizabeth Johnson 6 November 1934 |
| Died | 13 October 2017 (aged 82) Butetown, Cardiff, Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Education | Lady Margaret High School for Girls, Cardiff |
| Alma mater | Cardiff Teacher Training College |
| Occupation | Head teacher |
| Employer | Mount Stuart Primary School |
| Organization(s) | Commission for Racial Equality (member) Cardiff Councillor (1991–1995; 1999–2004) |
| Title | Head teacher of Mount Stuart Primary School |
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