Presbyterian Mission Agency educator Archives

Educator Thaye Ann Richards Kearns dies at age 74

Posted July 2nd, 2021

Thaye Ann Richards Kearns, an early childhood education specialist credited with improving the lives of hundreds of children throughout her career, died June 25 at age 74.

Reflections on the celebration of the life of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

Posted September 19th, 2018

There was something that felt perfectly right about the celebration of life of the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church on Aug. 14 in Concord, North Carolina. First, there was the community that gathered. It was like a reunion of reunions for African-American Presbyterians and many others. We gathered, greeted each other, sang, praised God, read Scripture, remembered, celebrated and renewed our faith, even at a time of death of a beloved sister, aunt, friend and educator.

Presbyterian Heritage Sunday: Isabella Graham, an early advocate for women and children

Posted April 18th, 2017

Isabella Marshall Graham (1742–1814) was an educator and philanthropist who worked tirelessly to educate and support women and orphans.