Perfil

 María Jesús Mejía.

Born in Itagui on 27 March 1876. Her dedication to teaching does not

win allowed horizons to which he was entitled. He graduated from

Medellin in the Antioquia Normal of Young ladies.

Many generations of teachers were formed under her leadership at School

Normal Antioqueña.

She worked tirelessly for 20 years at the Elementary School in

Itagüi municipality. He went to the Normal setting Antioqueña

responsible for the training of teachers education, giving in

body and soul by an average of 20 years. On the occasion of the silver jubilee

professionals, Normal Antioqueña awarded the gold medal. Likewise,

Honorable Departmental Assembly of Antioquia in 1947 granted

Maria de Jesus Mejia title of teacher of youth.

Thus it became public recognition of the work carried out by a

woman capable, courageous, intelligent and structured gave his life to

Antioqueño service education and contributing to the formation of new

teachers for the country.