Katharine Elizabeth Dopp facts for kids
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp (born March 1, 1863, died March 14, 1944) was a very important American educator. She lived around the start of the 20th century. She was one of the first people to suggest that businesses should help with education.
Katharine Dopp wrote many textbooks about anthropology (the study of human societies and cultures) and economics (the study of how people manage money and resources). These books were used a lot in schools. She also wrote fun books for children.
Her Early Life
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp was born in a log cabin in Portage County, Wisconsin on March 1, 1863. Her father, William Dopp, was one of the first white settlers in that area.
Her family had a strong interest in education. Many of her relatives were teachers or involved in learning. She grew up on a farm near the wilderness. This experience shaped her life and her ideas about education.
Teacher and Writer
Katharine Dopp started her career as a teacher in her hometown. She loved to read and learn new things. She became very interested in anthropology, which is the study of people, their cultures, and how they live.
She was a very active and determined woman for her time. She went to several universities in Wisconsin and Illinois. She earned many degrees, including advanced degrees in Philosophy and Education.
First, she taught in public schools. Later, she became a university professor. She taught at universities in Wisconsin, Utah, and Illinois. She even became the Dean of the Chicago Normal School. This school trained teachers. While she was there, she helped create special courses for teachers to learn by mail.
One of her important academic books was "The Place of Industries in Elementary Education." It was well-known and reviewed by famous educator John Dewey. She also wrote popular children's books, like The Tree-Dwellers.
Later Years
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp passed away in Chicago, Illinois, on May 14, 1944. She was buried in the Dopp Cemetery next to her parents. She never married. Her former students remembered her as a kind and dedicated teacher who loved her job.
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The Tree-Dwellers
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The Early Cave-men
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The Later Cave-men
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The Early Herdsmen
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The Early Sea People
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Little Friends at School
