Susan Fleming

Bold Venture: Prudence Crandall and Her Fight to Educate Young Black Women Susan Fleming

Publisher Marketing: In the early nineteenth century education for girls was limited to the reading, writing, religion, and simple arithmetic offered at the local district schools. Boys had always been allowed to attend college or become apprenticed to skilled workmen. But girls had no such opportunities until pioneer educators began to establish seminaries for young women where they could receive advanced learning. In 1831 Prudence Crandall was proud that her reputation as an outstanding teacher had prompted the male leaders of the town to select her to head a girls' seminary in Canterbury, Connecticut. The residents of Canterbury were unanimous in their approval of the Female Boarding School. Prudence felt her life was progressing in a joyous upward path until the day Sarah Harris approached her. Sarah was a young black woman, so light skinned she could pass for white. Her parents were free blacks, hard working and respected in the community. Urgently, she presented her case: "Miss Crandall, I want to get a little more learning, enough to teach colored children. If you will admit me to your school, I shall forever be under the greatest obligation to you." Prudence knew how risky it would be to accept Sarah as a student. Admitting a black girl would stir up the prejudices of the townspeople. Did she want to jeopardize everything she had worked so hard for? But was it right to deny Sarah an education? Prudence thought long and hard before she responded to Sarah's request. The course of the rest of her life hinged on her answer. Contributor Bio:  Fleming, Susan SUSAN FLEMING Speaker, Author and Coach SUSAN FLEMING is a healthy living coach and nationally certified massage therapist specializing in chronic muscle pain relief and personal improvement motivation. Her coaching and massage therapy practices combine to motivate the individual to be connected physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually with a plan of action, creating a life designed to be fulfilling on all levels. Susan is the owner of The Relaxation Center in Belmont, California. In her many years of body- mind coaching she has continued to share her belief in each person's ability to transform his or her life for the better. Her teaching inspires sustainable and positive life changes. During her early career in hotel and restaurant management, Susan developed a passion for bringing out the best in her employees and helping them find the strength and power within themselves to achieve their personal and professional goals. "I made a commitment to live a healthy life. I see the significant value of my life lessons and want to share my proven strategies with others. My goal is to work toward a better world, one healthy person at a time." Further consultation and personal guidance is available to support your personal goals. Now you can benefit from Susan's expertise and create your enjoyable life! Susan Fleming cmt camtc #9616 nationally certified ncbtmb #2445-00 (650) 591-2303 susan@peakmethod.com www.peakmethod.com