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.