O'Keeffe, Isabelle C. O'Keeffe Elementary School

About O'Keeffe, Isabelle C. O'Keeffe Elementary School

Chicago-native Isabelle C. O'Keeffe graduated from Franklin Elementary School, North Division High School and Normal (renamed Chicago) School in Chicago. She served as a teacher at Graham School for six years, the first Vice-President of the International Press League in 1893, a member of the Chicago Board of Education, and the founder of the Catholic Women's League. Though she served Chicago in many ways, her most important and enduring contribution to the public schools was the establishment of kindergarten as a staple of the Chicago school system. Isabelle C. O'Keeffe died in Chicago on January 18, 1922.

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ms. taylor

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 4:59am — jbaby1ful

ms. taylor was one of the most hated but most loved teacher that ive ever known. she scolded us when we were wrong and loved us all the time. R.I.P. you will always be missed by the class of '89.

Favorite Teachers

Tue, 10/07/2008 - 12:26pm — Emanuel Henderson

My story is short. My favorite teachers were my 5th grade teacher Ms. Wilkerson and my 8th gradr teacher Mr. Banks...oh and my Science Teacher Ms. Taylor. Ms. Wilkerson was a very charming teacher. She had great patience and always had a very pleasant demeanor. Mr. Banks he was very thorough in his teachings and always encouraged us to thrive to do "better" Ms.

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David Mamet

David Mamet

Photo Credit: Brigitte LaCombe

Recognized Achievement: 
American Academy of Arts and Letters Award
Obie Award
Pulitzer Prize
CPS Schools Attended: 
Isabelle C. O'Keefe Elementary School

Walter A. Netsch Jr.

Recognized Achievement: 
American Institute of Architects Gold Medal/25 Year Award
CPS Schools Attended: 
O'Keeffe
Hyde Park High School

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