Sophia Bates
New Zealand teacher and postmistress
New Zealand teacher and postmistress
A gifted teacher and an educationalist concerned with increasing women’s opportunities in New Zealand
A colourful and popular Nelson, New Zealand identity, she had given a lifetime of service to her community.
New Zealand teacher, postmistress and community leader
New Zealand teacher, social reformer and peace campaigner
New Zealand kindergarten founder and teacher
New Zealand educationalist
New Zealand teacher and school principal
New Zealand school principal
New Zealand teacher and first principal of Napier Girls’ High School