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Elizabeth Duncan Koontz

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Elizabeth Duncan Koontz was born in Salisbury, North Carolina back in 1919 to Samuel and Lena.  At seven, she was able to read and write.  At nine years old her father died.  She graduated as salutatorian from Price High School in 1935.  She continued her education with a BA in English for Livingstone College in 1941.

She graduated with a master’s degree from Atlanta University.  After graduation, she taught school at Harnett County Training School in Dunn, North Carolina.  She was the assistant state school superintendent in North Caroling from 1975 until her retirement in 1982.  She died from a heart attack in her home in 1989, she was 79.

What you may not know about Elizabeth is that she was the first African-American to be president of the National Education Association and the first African-American to be director of the United States Department of Labor Women’s Bureau.

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Comments (19)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning James Dray - a great women of accomplishment who overcame barriers.

Mar 09, 2021 03:13 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning again, James... certainly a woman who blazed a trail. Thanks for featuring another woman in Women's History Month.

Mar 09, 2021 03:17 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, my Mom always kept up with NEA stuff, I wonder if she knows of this woman.

Mar 09, 2021 04:08 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

That's taking your education to the highest of heights. Congratulations Elizabeth and thank you for leaving your positive footprint on our Nation's schools. RIP

Mar 09, 2021 04:09 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray 

Mar 09, 2021 04:17 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, James, for sharing this story.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Mar 09, 2021 04:58 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Some, like Elizabeth, see all obtacles as opportunities. Enjoy your day.

Mar 09, 2021 05:14 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello James - when looking back at the influential people in their lives, many recall a favorite teacher(or more than one) among those especially as a young person growing up.  

Mar 09, 2021 05:22 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Again, great achievements wheather she was black, white, yellow or green James Dray . Nice to see a picture of RMN in Barbara Todaro 's comment.

Mar 09, 2021 05:28 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning James Dray thank you for another wonderful story of a fascinating life

Mar 09, 2021 07:19 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

What a great story of someone who blazed a trail and made a difference.  Happy Tuesday, James. A

Mar 09, 2021 07:26 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Another interesting person who helped define her era. Good find as always.

Mar 09, 2021 07:45 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for sharing this knowledge with all of us this morning. I learn of someone new daily James Dray 

Mar 09, 2021 09:10 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

James- thank you for highlighting these wonderful women who were trailblazers. 

Mar 09, 2021 12:52 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello James Dray great accomplishment for Elizabeth Duncan Koontz.

Mar 09, 2021 03:05 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi James,  Thanks for sharing another interesting story of a first in history.  Elizabeth Duncan Koontz sure did some amazing things. 

Mar 09, 2021 05:14 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not someone I was familiar with but I enjoy reading about her pretty impressive accomplishments.

Mar 09, 2021 09:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved the history lesson and loved Barbara Todaro illustration photo:)Endre

Mar 09, 2021 10:30 PM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Elizabeth Duncan Koontz is another example of a glass-ceiling-breaking African American woman who opened the gate for others to follow.

Sep 08, 2021 07:22 AM