Frank Ballou

Frank Washington Ballou, PhD, (February 22, 1879-February 2, 1955) was superintendent of Washington D.C. public schools from 1920 to 1943. Frank W. Ballou High School is named in his honor.

Early life and education

Dr. Frank W. Ballou was born in Fort Jackson, St. Lawrence County, New York in 1879 to Hiram and Jennie Ballou.

Ballou attended State Normal Training School in Potsdam, New York. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1904, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1908, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Harvard University in 1914.

Career
President Warren G. Harding presents Dr. Frank Ballou with an award cup presented to schools with the largest enrollment based on population. Image from Library of Congress.

Ballou become superintendent of Washington, D.C. public schools in 1920. During this time, he oversaw the building of sixty new schools and raised teachers salaries.[1]

Death and legacy

Ballou died in 1943 in Washington, D.C. He is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Prince George's County, Maryland.[2]

Frank W. Ballou High School in Southeast, Washington, D.C. is named in his honor.[1]

References
  1. Timberlake, Joan (1985-02-07). "Schools: What's In a Name?The Folks Behind Building Titles". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  2. "Find A Grave: Frank Ballou". Find A Grave. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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