Olive Wheeler
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Professor Dame Olive Annie Wheeler, DBE
(1886–1963), was a British educationist, psychologist and university lecturer, who later became Professor of Education at Cardiff University
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, the daughter of Henry Burford Wheeler, she attended Brecon County School for Girls and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. At Aberystwyth
she was elected president of the Students' Representative Council.
, where she also served as Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Dr Wheeler moved to the University College at Cardiff where she served as Professor of Education, as well as (temporarily) the Dean of the Faculty of Education.
in 1950 for her services to education.
against Thomas Arthur Lewis
.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(1886–1963), was a British educationist, psychologist and university lecturer, who later became Professor of Education at Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...
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Early life
Born in BreconBrecon
Brecon is a long-established market town and community in southern Powys, Mid Wales, with a population of 7,901. It was the county town of the historic county of Brecknockshire; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of Powys, it remains an important local centre...
, the daughter of Henry Burford Wheeler, she attended Brecon County School for Girls and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. At Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within Ceredigion, Wales. Often colloquially known as Aber, it is located at the confluence of the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol....
she was elected president of the Students' Representative Council.
Teaching career
Her first teaching appointment was as lecturer in mental and moral science at Cheltenham Ladies College. She was later appointed to a lectureship in education at the University of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
, where she also served as Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Dr Wheeler moved to the University College at Cardiff where she served as Professor of Education, as well as (temporarily) the Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Post-teaching career
In 1947 she became chairman of the Welsh Advisory Council on Youth Employment and chairman of the South Wales District of the Workers Education Association.Damehood
She was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British EmpireOrder of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 1950 for her services to education.
Politics
Dr Wheeler stood as Labour candidate in the 1922 general electionUnited Kingdom general election, 1922
The United Kingdom general election of 1922 was held on 15 November 1922. It was the first election held after most of the Irish counties left the United Kingdom to form the Irish Free State, and was won by Andrew Bonar Law's Conservatives, who gained an overall majority over Labour, led by John...
against Thomas Arthur Lewis
Thomas Arthur Lewis
Thomas Arthur Lewis was a Welsh school teacher, barrister and Liberal Party politician.-Family and education:...
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