Maris Marion Proffitt

Background

Proffitt, Maris Marion was born on December 27, 1876 in Franklin, Indiana, United States. Son of Francis Marion and America (Richardson) Proffitt.

Education

Bachelor of Philosophy, Franklin College, 1905. Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1924. Doctor of Philosophy, American University, 1936.

Career

Began as teacher public schools, Indiana, 1896, later principal schools. Then teacher David Ranken Junior School of Mechanical Trades, Saint Louis. Became head of non-vocational department William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Professor psychology and industrial education, U. Maryland, 1919-1925.

Teacher summer sessions, Municipal University, Akron, O., 1926-1931. Professor education Ohio State University, summer 1938.

Adjunct Professor education, George Washington University, 1938-1943. United States Office of Education, Washington, District of Columbia, 1925-1946.

Chief, Division of General Instructional Services.

Member of Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta.

Achievements

• Maris Marion Proffitt has been listed as a notable educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason. Made special study of government Indian schools, 1929, and assisted in educational surveys of Utah, Rutgers College, Negro colleges, universities, and Buffalo and Cincinnati public schools, et cetera Club: Cosmos (Washington, District of Columbia).

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Higgins, August 7, 1919.

Father:

Francis Marion Proffitt

Mother:

America (Richardson) Proffitt

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Higgins