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Futrell started her career as a high school teacher and worked in [[Alexandria, Virginia]] between 1963 and 1980.<ref>https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940</ref> |
Futrell started her career as a high school teacher and worked in [[Alexandria, Virginia]] between 1963 and 1980.<ref>https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940</ref> |
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In 1983, Futrell joined the [[National Education Association]] as secretary–treasurer and later elected as its president in 1983, and continued to serve the organization until 1989.<ref>https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940</ref><ref>https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/03/us/retiring-teachers-leader-calls-for-restructuring-of-school-system.html</ref> |
In 1983, Futrell joined the [[National Education Association]] as secretary–treasurer and later elected as its president in 1983, and continued to serve the organization until 1989.<ref>https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940</ref><ref>https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/03/us/retiring-teachers-leader-calls-for-restructuring-of-school-system.html</ref> During her tenure, she worked to lower the student dropout rate by increasing the use of technology in the classroom and supporting families of children.<ref>https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/items/show/110</ref> The National Education Association later established an award in her honor.<ref>https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/items/show/110</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:37, 30 January 2023
Mary Hatwood Futrell (born 1940) is an American educator.[1][2]
Early life
Futrell was born on 24 May 1940 in Altavista, Virginia.[3] She received her early education from George Washington High School.[4] She completed her BA from Virginia State College in 1962 and MA from George Washington University in 1968.[5] Later, she attended the University of Maryland, University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute for further education.[6]
Career
Futrell started her career as a high school teacher and worked in Alexandria, Virginia between 1963 and 1980.[7]
In 1983, Futrell joined the National Education Association as secretary–treasurer and later elected as its president in 1983, and continued to serve the organization until 1989.[8][9] During her tenure, she worked to lower the student dropout rate by increasing the use of technology in the classroom and supporting families of children.[10] The National Education Association later established an award in her honor.[11]
Awards
- American Black Achievement Award, 1984[12]
References
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/03/us/retiring-teachers-leader-calls-for-restructuring-of-school-system.html
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/04/us/nea-president-re-elected.html
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940
- ^ https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/items/show/110
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/03/us/retiring-teachers-leader-calls-for-restructuring-of-school-system.html
- ^ https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/items/show/110
- ^ https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/items/show/110
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/futrell-mary-hatwood-1940