Mary Hatwood Futrell

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][6] Later, she attended the University of Maryland, University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute for further education.[7][8]

Career

Futrell started her career as a high school teacher and worked in Alexandria, Virginia between 1963 and 1980.[9]

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.[10][11] 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.[12] The National Education Association later established an award in her honor.[13]

In 1992, Futrell joined George Washington University as a faculty member and later became the dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.[14][15]

Awards
  • American Black Achievement Award, 1984[16]

References
  1. Johnson, Julie; Times, Special To the New York (1989-07-03). "Retiring Teachers' Leader Calls For Restructuring of School System". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  2. Ap (1987-07-04). "N.E.A. President Re-elected". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
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  10. "Futrell, Mary Hatwood 1940– | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  11. Johnson, Julie; Times, Special To the New York (1989-07-03). "Retiring Teachers' Leader Calls For Restructuring of School System". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  12. "Mary Alice Franklin Hatwood Futrell · Virginia Changemakers". edu.lva.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  13. "Mary Alice Franklin Hatwood Futrell · Virginia Changemakers". edu.lva.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  14. "Mary Alice Franklin Hatwood Futrell · Virginia Changemakers". edu.lva.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  15. "Futrell, Mary | The Graduate School of Education and Human Development | The George Washington University". The Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  16. "Futrell, Mary Hatwood 1940– | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-01-31.


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