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Birth
Elizabeth Almira Allen was born in 1854 and live most of her early childhood life in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania before moving to New Jersey. -
Teaching career
She began a long journey in 1871 where she served as a teacher for 48 years while also filling in the positions as a principal for Hoboken elementary and high school -
Vice President of New Jersey Teacher's Association
She began her career as the vice president of NJTA at the age of 28. -
Bill
Senator John B. Vreeland of Morristown introduced a bill that provided half-pay annuity to teachers with 20 years of service who were no longer able to fulfill their roles as educators. -
Secretary of Teacher's Retirement Fund
In 1900, she was appointed the role of Secretary of Teacher's Retirement Fund -
President of NJTA
Elizabeth Almira Allen became the first women president of the NJTA. -
Death