Marjorie Bean
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (June 2011) |
Dame Marjorie Bean | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1909 |
| Died | 16 March 2001 |
| Nationality | Bermudian |
| Alma mater | Wilberforce University, Columbia University, Teacher's College |
| Known for | Legislative Council |
Dame Marjorie Louise Bean DBE (25 May 1909 – 16 March 2001) was the first Bermudian woman to be appointed to Bermuda's former Legislative Council. She was a trustee and founding member of the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU).[1]
Life
She began her career in education teaching English and geography at the Berkeley Institute. In 1948, she became the first black person to be appointed to an administrative position in Bermuda's Department of Education when she took on the job of Supervisor of Schools. She attended Wilberforce University (in Ohio), Columbia University's Teachers College (in New York City), and the Institute of Education at the University of London.[1]
Awards
Dr. Bean was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "in recognition of the significant contribution she made to education in Bermuda" in 1968.[2] She was later advanced to Officer (OBE) in 1981,[3] and, lastly, to Dame (DBE) in 1995.[4] In 1977 she was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal.[1]
Death
She died, aged 91, on 16 March 2001.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "History of the B.P.S.U." Bermuda Public Services Union. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^ "No. 44484". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 29 December 1967. p. 22.
- ^ "No. 48467". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 30 December 1980. p. 18.
- ^ "No. 53893". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 30 December 1994. p. 26.
External links
- "Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy". Bermuda Ministry of Education.
- "Historical Visionaries". The Bermuda Heritage Museum.
- Wood, Heather (12 May 2015). "A fitting tribute to Dame Marjorie". The Royal Gazette.