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Lillian Hoxie Picken
Lillian Hoxie Picken (1852–1913) was an American educator and textbook editor. She taught in every grade of public schools, including at Parsons, Kansas and Fort Scott, Kansas, in the Emporia State Normal School (now Emporia State University Teachers College), and in two colleges, besides conducting more than 20 institutes in Kansas. In 1902 and 1903, Picken compiled five illustrated textbooks into a children's reading series for the State of Kansas. Early life and education Lillian Hoxie was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1852. She was the fourth child of the six children of James L. and Charity S. Hoxie. Her family moved to Michigan, and in that State, she received a normal and university education. Career After graduation, Picken taught for 20 years, 18 of which were with the educational interests of Kansas. Her work covered all the grades of schools, including six years in the Emporia State Normal School. She was an instructor in 23 normal instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lillian Hoxie Picken (The Kansas City Post, 1913)
Lillian Hoxie Picken (1852–1913) was an American educator and textbook editor. She taught in every grade of public schools, including at Parsons, Kansas and Fort Scott, Kansas, in the Emporia State Normal School (now Emporia State University Teachers College), and in two colleges, besides conducting more than 20 institutes in Kansas. In 1902 and 1903, Picken compiled five illustrated textbooks into a children's reading series for the State of Kansas. Early life and education Lillian Hoxie was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1852. She was the fourth child of the six children of James L. and Charity S. Hoxie. Her family moved to Michigan, and in that State, she received a Normal school, normal and university education. Career After graduation, Picken taught for 20 years, 18 of which were with the educational interests of Kansas. Her work covered all the grades of schools, including six years in the Emporia State Normal School. She was an instructor in 23 no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |