About Clinton, DeWitt Clinton Elementary School

DeWitt Clinton (1769 - 1828): advocate of the Erie Canal. Clinton was born in Little Britain, New York. He graduated from Columbia College and practiced law. Clinton was Mayor of New York City from 1803-1815, except for two short intervals when he served in the New York Senate, and was lieutenant governor of the state. Clinton was a canal commissioner of New York, governor of New York from 1817-1822 and again from 1824-1827. He established the free school system, secured modification of the criminal laws, promoted science, and brought about the construction of the Erie Canal, completed in 1825. Date of death: February 11, 1828; Albany, NY

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Thank you Mrs, Foxwell and Ms. Christine Locallo!!!

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 10:16pm — sk83

Mrs. Foxwell and Ms. Locallo - Thank you for your committment!  Without doubt, I credit my experiences in the gifted program to my current academic and professional success.

Wow... Mrs. Foxwell!!! She was awesome! There were other great teachers too.

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 8:29pm — weena8

Mrs. Foxwell was definitely an amazing teacher. I had her for gifted Reading and she really challenged me! It is because of her that I love the written classics and still have a fondness for the Catcher and the Rye.

My all time favorite teacher was Mrs. Foxwell

Fri, 05/02/2008 - 4:41pm — anna817

She was so wonderful that I cried when I found out we were moving and therefore I wouldn't have her for eighth grade.  Mrs. Haley, Mrs. Range, and Mrs. Owens tie for second place.

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Gene Siskel

Recognized Achievement: 
Emmy Winner
CPS Schools Attended: 
Clinton Elementary

H. Robert Horvitz

Recognized Achievement: 
Nobel Prize
CPS Schools Attended: 
DeWitt Clinton Elementary

Nathan Rabin

Achievement: 
Head Writer/ The Onion's A.V. Club
CPS Schools Attended: 
DeWitt Clinton
Ogden Elementary
Mather High School

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