Ella Flagg Young
Ella Flagg Young (January 15, 1845 – October 26, 1918) was an American educator who served as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools. She was the first female head of a large United States city school system. She also served as the first female president of the National Education Association.
Ella Flagg Young | |
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Ella Flagg Young, c. 1910 | |
| 9th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools | |
| In office August 2, 1909 – December 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin G. Cooley |
| Succeeded by | John Shoop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ella Flagg January 15, 1845 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | October 26, 1918 (aged 73) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse |
William Young
(m. 1868; died 1873) |
| Alma mater | Chicago Normal School University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Educator |
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