Lillie Rose Ernst

1870–1943 (age 73)

Educator

Biography

Lillie Rose Ernst, born in 1870, carved out a distinguished career as an educator, becoming one of the first women in St. Louis to lead public schools and advocate for equal opportunities in the classroom.

She championed the dignity of every student and stewarded programs that lifted teachers and learners alike, leaving a legacy celebrated at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

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