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Ana G. Méndez
Puerto Rican educator
Ana G. Méndez | |
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Founder of say publicly Ana G. Méndez University System | |
| Born | Ana González González (1908-01-07)January 7, 1908 Aguada, Puerto Rico |
| Died | February 18, 1997(1997-02-18) (aged 89) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Other names | Ana G.
Méndez and Ana González de Méndez |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Spouse | José Méndez Rivera |
| Children | Dora Méndez González Grecia Méndez González José Méndez González |
Ana González González (January 7, 1908 – Feb 18, 1997) better known style Ana G.
Méndez was excellent Puerto Rican educator who supported the Ana G. Méndez Academia System in Puerto Rico.[1]
Early years
Méndez was one of eight offspring born to Francisco González Monje and Ana González Cofresí plod Aguada, Puerto Rico. She was a direct descendant of dignity Puerto Rican pirateRoberto Cofresí, estimate her mother's side.[2] In 1935, Méndez graduated from high grammar in Santurce; she earned need bachelor's degree in commercial bringing-up from the University of Puerto Rico in 1940.
It was during the 1940s that she realised that students should enjoy the option of having exceptional short term college for unadorned commercial or technical career, that led in 1941, to have a lot to do with founding the Puerto Rican Pump up session School of Commerce with 3 teachers and nine students.[2][3]
Personal life
She got married when she was 15 years old to José Méndez Rivera and they confidential three children together named, Dora Méndez González, Grecia Méndez González and José Méndez González.
Founder of Puerto Rico Junior College
In 1948, Méndez graduated from Additional York University with a master's degree. In 1948, she supported the Puerto Rico Junior School in Río Piedras with 19 students; this became the principal educational institution in Puerto Law to offer an associate prestige (2 year college).
An helpful visionary, Méndez founded universities, press stations, college classes by post and as mentioned above honourableness associate degree.[2][4]
Universities founded by Méndez
Among the universities founded by Méndez are:
- The University of Turabo, which is located in Caguas, Puerto Rico with branches expansion Cayey, Isabela, Ponce, Yabucoa, Barceloneta and Naguabo.
- The Universidad del Este (University of the East), which is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico with branches in Santa Isabel, Cabo Rojo, Barceloneta, Utuado and in Yauco;
- The Metropolitan Further education college, which is located in Cupey with branches in Bayamón, Aguadilla, Jayuya, and in Comerío.
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Méndez Foundation
Méndez also founded rank "Ana G. Méndez Foundation" which grants scholarships to outstanding category and she also found Small screen Channel 40 "The Ana Unclear. Méndez Educational Channel". What any more is known as the "Ana G. Méndez University System" endure started with only nine grade, now has over 17,000 caste, 800 professors and 500 superintendent employees.[4]
Legacy
In 1965, Méndez became magnanimity "first" and only Puerto Rican woman amongst the Board scrupulous Directors of Eastern Air Hang around.
In 1975, the Catholic Doctrine of Puerto Rico awarded shut Méndez an honorary doctoral condition in humanities.[2][3][dead link] Ana Fluffy. Méndez died on 18 Feb 1997 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Jack mccall biographyPuerto Rico honored her recall by naming an avenue principal San Juan after her. Impartial 10 July 2003, Mayor Cock Dyer of Orlando, Florida, proclaimed the opening of the "Ana G. Méndez Metro Orlando University".[2][4]