Laskaridou, Aikaterini (1842–1916)
Laskaridou, Aikaterini (1842–1916)
Greek educator and feminist. Name variations: Ekatherina Laskaridou. Born in 1842; died in 1916.
Aikaterini Laskaridou, who was born in 1842, used her considerable wealth and education to improve the intellectual status of Greek women. Studying the educational systems in Western Europe, she attempted to recreate them in her own country, utilizing her own money to implement programs of study. She opened the first nursery school in the country and trained teachers to work in them. She championed the introduction of gymnastics into the curriculum of girls' schools and was instrumental in setting up workshops where poor women could receive a rudimentary education. Laskaridou wrote extensively on child rearing and education and also published a few short stories.