Growing Up
How many kids were in Emma Willards household?
What is 17
How did people react when she first proposed that women should study advanced subjects?
When Emma Willard first suggested that girls should study advanced subjects like science and mathematics, many people disagreed with her.
Why is Emma Willard remembered as a extervert for women’s rights, even though she did not fight for the right to vote?
Emma Willard believed that women were just as smart as men. She thought that if girls learned the same hard subjects as boys, people would see that women are equal.
Was the schools still being run when Emma Willard Passed away?
Yes!!!! if not all girls probually wouldn't get the education we have today!
When was Emma Willard born?
What is February 23, 1787
What did Emma Willard do to try and change how women were educated?
She changed this by teaching girls tough subjects like science, math, and history. She even wrote her own history and geography textbooks for them to use.
How do modern students (Mostly Women) benefit today from the educational battles Emma Willard won 200 years ago?
Emma Willard fought to give girls better education opportunities and believed women should learn advanced subjects just like men. Because of her work, women today can attend schools and colleges and study many different subjects. Her ideas helped make education more equal for future generations.
Who were the close friends, family members, etc. who supported Emma Willard when others doubted her ideas?
Emma’s father believed learning was important and encouraged her to continue studying. At a time when many girls did not receive advanced education, his support helped Emma gain confidence in her abilities.
Who impacted Emma to fight for better information for women?
Who is Willards Father
Who was Emma Willard, and how did she become involved in the fight for women's education?
Emma Willard was a teacher who noticed that girls were not allowed to learn the same subjects as boys. She believed this was unfair, so she worked hard to improve schools for girls.
If Emma Willard could see a modern school classroom today, what do you think would surprise her the most?
Emma willard would be intered by the genders together, digital maps, and casual classroom dress.
What famous quotes or core sayings did Emma Willard use to inspire her students and/or fellow teachers?
One famous quote by Willard is "Reason and religion teach, that we too are primary existencies... not the satellites of men."
Was Emma Willard born in a higher social class or lower social class?
Emma Willard was born into a middle-class family
How did her school change the types of jobs that were available to women in the 1800s?
Emma Willard's school changed this. It trained hundreds of women to become professional teachers. These women traveled all over the United States to open new schools, which gave women a real way to earn their own money.
How would the timeline of women’s history look different if Emma Willard had never opened her school?
The timeline would look different by there probually not being as many but more oppertunitys for women
What did she enjoy doing for fun or relaxation when she was not busy running her schools?
Emma Willard spent her free time studying science, writing poetry, painting, and socializing. She also had a deep love for travel.
What was Emma Willard's first job?
What is a teaching job
What was Emma Willards education like?
Leading up to her time at Hartford, Willard began teaching at the age 17 in the village. However, Willard's early education consisted of District school and Local Academy.
What kinds of special honors, monuments, or awards have been given to her to celebrate her achievements?
Emma Willard established the Troy Female Seminary to give girls a better and more advanced education. The school became an important example of women’s education in America and helped inspire future schools for girls.
What else was Emma Willard known for
Emma Willard is also a textbook author, pioneering cartographer, and hymn writer