Clara Converse, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clara Converse

teacher

Date of Birth: 08-May-1857

Place of Birth: Windham County, Vermont, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jan-1935

Profession: teacher, missionary

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Clara Converse (May 8, 1857 – January 24, 1935) was an American teacher and missionary who joined the Woman’s Baptist Foreign Missionary Society and became a pioneer educator in Japan.
After earning her credentials at the Vermont Academy and Smith College, Converse moved to Yokohama where she was influential in establishing girl's education.
In addition to directing the Soshin Jo-Gakko (Truth Seeking Girl's School) for thirty-five years, she established several kindergartens.
Her work to improve education for women in Japan was recognized by the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor in 1929.