Florence E. Bamberger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Florence E. Bamberger

American educator and writer

Date of Birth: 19-Oct-1882

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 18-Dec-1965

Profession: writer, educator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Florence Eilau Bamberger (October 19, 1882 – December 18, 1965) was an American pedagogue, school supervisor, progressive education advocate, and author.
Influenced by the ideas of John Dewey, she researched, lectured, and wrote extensively on the concept of child-centered education.
She spent most of her career as a professor of education in the department of philosophy at Johns Hopkins University, and was the first woman to attain a full professorship at that university.
From 1937 to 1947 she served as director of Johns Hopkins' College for Teachers.
After her retirement, she taught in private elementary schools in Baltimore, Maryland.