Margaret Boyd, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Steubenville, Ohio in 1952. (source: classmates.com)
Margaret Boyd – Graduated 1916; Inducted 1967
A widely known educator, Miss Margaret Boyd received her B.A. from Mount Union College, her M.A. from Ohio University, and has done postgraduate work at Columbia University, the University of Pittsburgh, Kent State University, and Miami University.
Beginning as a math teacher in Mingo Junction, Ohio in 1920, Miss Boyd became the assistant superintendent of schools in Steubenville, Ohio in 1950. She retired in 1965 after 45 years in education.
She has been a participant in many educational seminars and conventions, both in the U.S. and abroad. Her professional services include serving on the board of directors of the National Education Association, the Ohio Director of the National Education Association’s Executive Committee, and as president of the Ohio Education Association. She has contributed to professional journals and been a lecturer on education.
Miss Boyd has served as a representative to the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession in Switzerland, England, Canada and Washington D.C.
 Margaret Boyd
Miss Boyd’s other activities include membership in the Jefferson County Mental Health Association, the Ohio Commission on Children and Youth, Ohio Panhellenic Association, the American Association of School Administrators, American Association of University Women and the International Association of Childhood Education. Locally she is a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Civic Service League, Steubenville Women’s Club and League of Women Voters
She has served Delta Kappa Gamma as Ohio president executive secretary, and international president. The sorority honored her by presenting her with their Achievement Award in 1956. She is also an honorary member of Kappa Delta Epsilon, an honorary professional education fraternity. Other honors bestowed on Miss Boyd include the Distinguished Alumni Award from Mount Union College in 1949 and Woman of the Year Award from the city of Steubenville in 1961. Biographical update: Margaret Boyd passed away in Steubenville, Ohio on December 7, 1978 at age 80. |
Toledo Blade April 4, 1951
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