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+id: hereditary-society-of-teachers
+title: Hereditary Society of Teachers
+subtitle: Member _jure_ Mary Jane Cavender (20th Century); member no. 196
+date: 2024-09-29
+author: k3jph
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+
+The [Hereditary Society of
+Teachers](https://www.hereditarysocietyofteachers.org) is the only
+hereditary society dedicated to honoring educators across the centuries.
+Founded in 2010, the Society recognizes the contributions of teachers
+who have shaped the boundaries of education in what is now the United
+States. Membership in this society celebrates the legacy of educators
+who have made a lasting impact on their communities.
+
+## Mary Jane Cavender
+
+[Mary Jane Cavender](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cavender-523), born
+on October 14, 1918, in Bradford, Ohio, is my direct ancestor and the
+basis for my acceptance into the Hereditary Society of Teachers. Mary
+Jane dedicated her life to teaching third grade in the 20th century,
+humorously noting that she kept returning because she "never managed to
+pass it herself." Her lighthearted approach to education turned what
+might have been a personal setback into a passionate commitment to
+helping countless students navigate their learning journeys.
+
+Mary Jane's dedication to education is emblematic of the values upheld
+by the Society—recognizing the importance of teachers in shaping the
+minds and futures of their students. Her long-standing contribution to
+education forms a significant part of our family legacy, and being able
+to honor her through this society is deeply meaningful.
+
+## A Family of Educators
+
+Education runs deep in our family. I am honored to continue the legacy
+as a teacher myself. My mother, Mary Jane Cavender’s daughter, was also
+a teacher, as was my great-grandmother, Mina Hall (Mary Jane Cavender's
+mother). My father taught in the evenings when I was a child. This
+deep-rooted commitment to education, passed down through multiple
+generations, is a testament to the belief in the transformative power of
+teaching.
+
+## About the Hereditary Society of Teachers
+
+The Hereditary Society of Teachers was founded with the intent to honor
+men and women who taught within the boundaries of what is now the United
+States, along with their descendants. The Society encourages
+genealogical and historical research, promotes camaraderie among
+members, and fosters the recognition of outstanding teachers.
+
+The organization's commitment is reflected in its bylaws, which
+articulate the Society’s purpose:
+
+> “The object of this Society shall be to honor all men and women who
+> taught in what is now considered the boundaries of the United States
+> of America and those teachers’ descendants; to promote genealogical
+> and historical research; encourage camaraderie among the members and
+> those of like pursuit; and to encourage the recognition of outstanding
+> teachers.”
+
+This mission is embodied in the Society's motto, *"How can I learn, lest
+someone should teach me."* (Acts 8:31)
+
+## Categories of Membership
+
+Membership in the Hereditary Society of Teachers can be established
+through any ancestor who taught in the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, or 21st
+century within the United States. New members may join based on a lineal
+ancestor, while current teachers can submit supplemental applications to
+honor their own contributions to education.
+
+## Legacy
+
+My acceptance into the Hereditary Society of Teachers allows me to honor
+the legacy of Mary Jane Cavender, whose life exemplified dedication to
+teaching. It also honors the broader legacy of my family of educators,
+including my mother, great-grandmother, and father, each of whom made
+their own contributions to the field of education. Preserving these
+memories is a testament to the importance of recognizing those who have
+devoted themselves to shaping minds and fostering growth.
+
+*Additional memberships will be added as they are approved.*
+