Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | August 31, 1936 |
| Birth Place | Monroeville, AL |
| Age | 84 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jun 24, 2015 (age 78) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
Marva Collins, renowned for her invaluable contributions as an educator in Alabama, has had a significant impact on the lives of countless students throughout her career. While her net worth is estimated to be approximately $85 million in 2024, it is her transformative teaching methods and dedication to improving educational opportunities for all that truly define her legacy. Marva Collins' innovative techniques and unwavering belief in the potential of every student have earned her esteemed recognition as an exemplary teacher. Her invaluable work continues to inspire educators worldwide and leave an indelible mark on the field of education.
About
Chicago Teacher who founded the Westside Preparatory School and enriched the lives of inner-city students. She employed classical educational ideas--notably, the Socratic method--while teaching inner-city kids.
Before Fame
She graduated from Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Trivia
She established her low-cost preparatory school in an effort to provide a proper education for poverty-stricken, African-American children who had been labeled (often wrongly) as "learning disabled" by the public school system.
Family Life
Her daughter, Cynthia B. Collins, also became a Teacher.
Associated With
She was portrayed by Actress Cicely Tyson in the 1981 television movie The Marva Collins Story.
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