Mildred Olivia Moody Eakin

Background

Eakin, Mildred Olivia Moody was born on March 28, 1890 in Wilson, New York, United States. Daughter of Alfred James and Mary Evelyn (Pettit) Moody.

Education

Graduate, Wilson Academy, 1906. AB, Syracuse University, 1910. AM, New York University, 1934.

Postgraduate, Syracuse University. Postgraduate, University Chicago. Postgraduate, Drew University.

Postgraduate, New York University.

Career

Teacher high school,, Wilson, 1910-1916; director children's activities, WCTU, 1916-1919; associate national director, WCTU, 1919; director elementary education for 7 states, Board Education Methodist Episcopal Church, 1919-1921; superintendent department elementary education at central office, Board Education Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago, 1921-1932; teaching fellow religious education, Drew U., 1932-1934; instructor religious education, Drew U., 1934-1948; assistant professor religious education, Drew U., 1948-1955; director demonstration school, religious education department, Drew U., 1937-1955.

Achievements

• Mildred Olivia Moody Eakin has been listed as a noteworthy Religious educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Sunday school fights prejudice

Membership

Member Religious Education Association, Child Study Association American, Alpha Chi Omega.

Connections

Married Frank Eakin, March 28, 1931.

Father:

Alfred James Moody

Mother:

Mary Evelyn (Pettit) Moody

Spouse:

Frank Eakin