Background
Carpenter, Helen McCracken was born on July 31, 1909 in Norwalk, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Irving and Myrtle Laura (McCracken) Carpenter.
Carpenter, Helen McCracken was born on July 31, 1909 in Norwalk, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Irving and Myrtle Laura (McCracken) Carpenter.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1931. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1934. Ed.D, 1942.
Teacher public schools, Crestline, Ohio, 1931—1933, Norwalk, 1934—1936. Instructor social studies education Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, 1936—1938. Instructor Teachers College Columbia University, New York City, 1940—1942.
Assistant professor Wilson Teachers College, Washington, 1942—1943, Rhode Island State University, Kingston, 1943—1944. Professor history Trenton State College, New Jersey, 1944—1975. Professor emeritus, since 1975.
Education consultant United States Steel, New York City, 1954—1967, Institute Life Insurance, New York City, 1964—1966, Scholastic International, New York City, 1972—1974. Social studies curriculum education consultant various school system, 1964—1975. Consultant for publications American School Librarian Association.
Field reader United States Office Education, Washington, 1965—1971.
Directors People-To-People chapter Greater Trenton, since 1972, Visiting Nurses Association, Trenton, 1975—1980, Meals-on-Wheels, Trenton, 1976—1980. Member of Phi Alpha Theta, Delta Kappa Gamma, Pi Lambda Theta, Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Sigma Rho, Phi Beta Kappa, League of Women Voters, Trenton History Association, New Jersey Education Association, National Council for Social Studies, Zonta.