Marie Bell
Marie Bell was an educator and tireless campaigner for the rights of both children and parents, challenging educational orthodoxies to ensure more child-centred practices and an environment more supportive of parents.
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Mary Martin
New Zealand community leader, teacher and writer
Nina Barrer
Through addresses, correspondence and magazine articles, Nina Barrer promoted a series of causes with vigour and ability, often in the face of strong opposition. She was particularly concerned with education and women’s issues.
Joan Wood
A strong and determined woman, Joan Wood made a major contribution to the educational and artistic life of New Zealand. Thousands of New Zealanders, particularly women and children, have benefited from the play centre movement she helped found.
Joan Cochran
New Zealand social reformer, sex educator and teacher
Annie Jessie Curwen
Irish music educationist
Ria Mooney
Irish actress, teacher, and producer
Ethel Jacobson
New Zealand teacher, newspaper editor and manager, journalist
Rena Bell
New Zealand teacher, farmer, political organiser, educationalist
Bessie Lee Cowie
New Zealand temperance campaigner, social reformer, lecturer, writer