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Sarah Louise Arnold
1859–1943
A pioneering educator and reformer, she helped shape Simmons College and later led the Girl Scouts of the USA. Her writing and public work made her a widely respected voice in American education.
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Reading: How to Teach It
by Sarah Louise Arnold
About the author
Born in Abington, Massachusetts, in 1859, Sarah Louise Arnold built a remarkable career as an educator, author, and advocate for women. She studied at Bridgewater State Normal School and went on to teach and lead in public education, gaining a national reputation for her work with teachers and schools.
In 1902, she became the first dean of Simmons College, where she played a central role in establishing the new institution and guiding its early years. She also wrote educational books and reading materials, bringing practical classroom experience into her published work.
Arnold was active in the woman suffrage movement and later served as national president of the Girl Scouts in the 1920s. She died in 1943, remembered as a leader who connected education, public service, and opportunities for women and girls.