Each day (or almost!) during the month of March, a post will be published highlighting a memorable woman in history. while most will be from the United States, some will have impacted worldwide. This passion with famous women began while I was teaching 3rd grade (back in the mid 1990's) and wrote an integrated literacy program, which included student choice, collaboration among readers, reflective writing and independent learning. The program was recognized by the State Department of Education and the children
had the distinct opportunity to welcome State level visitors to their classroom to observe.
Here is a photo of former first lady of PA, Ellen Casey and me (ignore the '90s "big" hair, LOL!).
First post:Mary Cassatt, an artist born in Pennsylvania. An artist during the impressionism movement, she spent most of her life in Paris. Known for her work focusing on mothers and children, she blazed a trail for women in the arts.
Another resource - by
Louis V. Harris, includes a teaching guide with a recipe for one of Ms Cassatt's favorite treats - caramel candy. Check out these books to learn more about this famous painter, who happened to be a woman!
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Never would have guessed Cassatt likes caramel if asked in a trivia contest! However, you developing a literacy program that was recognized by PA's State Department, now that is something I would just assume to be true if asked in a trivia game because we're talking about Pam here! Very cool :)
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