Education in California: Leaders, Organizations, and Accomplishments of the First 100 Years

Davidson, Nancy E.

In 1902 Nancy E. Davidson was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kings County, California. Davidson served from 1903 to 1914. She ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1914 and received al…

Clarke, Mamie A.

Mamie A. Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Inyo County, California in 1902. Clarke was elected five times and served in the position until 1922.

Gribi, Belle S.

Belle S. Gribi was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Merced County, California in 1906. She served one term, ending in 1910. Gribi was again elected as Superintendent in 1918 and served until 1922.

Laduron, Alida M.

Alida M. Laduron was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Del Norte County, California in 1906.

Arms, Miranda Ray

Miranda Ray Arms was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1906. She ran again in 1910, but lost the race.

Bahr, Lulu Clair

Lulu Clair Bahr was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in San Bernardino County, California. Bahr did not complete her term. A.S. McPherron was appointed to her office in 1899 to serve until 1903. Reasons for this event are u…

Hail, Mary A.

Mary A. Hail was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1910.

Leishman, Mrs. A. M.

Mrs. A.M. Leishman was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Del Norte County, California in 1902, She was re-elected in 1906 for a second term.