Elizabeth Harrison (educator)

Elizabeth Harrison
Photograph from Sketches Along Life's Road
Born(1849-09-01)September 1, 1849
Athens, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 1927(1927-10-31) (aged 78)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Pen nameElizabeth Harrison
OccupationCollege President, founder, educator, and author

Elizabeth Harrison (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator from Kentucky. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois. Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education.