Mildred Hazen Dewey

Biography

Mildred Hazen Dewey spent her life devoted to education, nurturing young minds and advocating for the importance of learning in community life. Her commitment finds repose at the Washington National Cathedral, where her quiet influence still guides those who value the transformative power of teaching.

She championed accessible schools and worked tirelessly to make classrooms places of discovery and encouragement, believing that every child deserved a chance to flourish. Dewey’s steadfast service affirms the noble responsibility of educators everywhere.