Rosa Phillips Stonestreet began her teaching career in 1890. On November, 3, 1897 she was elected by popular vote superintendent of Jefferson County Schools. She served in this position from 1898 to 1910. To date, Stonestreet has been the only female superintendent of this school district.

 Source:

Jefferson County Public Schools Archives, History of Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville: Gheens Center, 1980.

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