Philena McKeen
19th century American educator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philena McKeen (June 13, 1822 – May 13, 1898) was an American educator and the 11th principal of Abbot Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. During her thirty-year tenure, she managed the school in its "Golden Age" and established a curriculum that "educated for life."[1][2]
Quick Facts 11th Principal of Abbot Academy, Preceded by ...
Philena McKeen | |
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11th Principal of Abbot Academy | |
In office 1859–1892 | |
Preceded by | Emma L. Taylor |
Succeeded by | Laura Sophia Watson |
Personal details | |
Born | Philena McKeen (1822-06-13)June 13, 1822 Bradford, Vermont, US |
Died | June 13, 1898(1898-06-13) (aged 76) Andover, Massachusetts, US |
Resting place | Upper Plain Cemetery, Bradford, Vermont |
Parent(s) | Rev. Dr. Silas McKeen Hannah Johnston |
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