Charles W. Childs

Charles W. Childs
7th Principal of San José State University
In office
June 24, 1889  July 27, 1896
Preceded byCharles H. Allen
Succeeded byAmbrose Randall
Personal details
BornAugust 24, 1844
Geneseo, New York
DiedApril 29, 1922(1922-04-29) (aged 77)
Oakland, California
SpouseEllen Childs
Children3
EducationDip.Ed. San Jose State University
Dip. Heald College

Charles Wesley Childs (August 24, 1844 – April 29, 1922) was an American educator and academic administrator. He taught classes and served in administrative roles across the U.S. State of California, most notably becoming the Principal of the California State Normal School (now San Jose State University).