Sophia Stothard
A pioneer in women’s education in New Zealand
Category Archives: Activism
Continue reading
Stephanie Young
A gifted teacher and an educationalist concerned with increasing women’s opportunities in New Zealand
Betsy Eyre
A colourful and popular Nelson, New Zealand identity, she had given a lifetime of service to her community.
Isabella Kells
New Zealand teacher, postmistress and community leader
Sally Low
New Zealand teacher, social reformer and peace campaigner
Elsie Andrews
New Zealand teacher and community leader
Catherine Fulton
New Zealand diarist, community leader, philanthropist, social reformer and suffragist
Lavinia Kelsey
New Zealand kindergarten founder and teacher
Learmonth Dalrymple
New Zealand educationalist
Jacquie Sturm
J.C. Sturm, also known as Te Kare Papuni and Jacquie Baxter, was a pioneering writer of poetry and short stories. Long overshadowed by her first husband, the poet James K. Baxter, Jacquie emerged in later life as a unique and important voice in New Zealand literature in her own right.