Helen Lumpkins Day Educator

Helen Lumpkins Day

Educator

Helen Lumpkins Day, an Alexandria native, was born July 4, 1905, and attended Hallowell School for Girls. A legendary educator and a persuasive community activist, she taught grade school in the Alexandria Public Schools for 46 years. Affectionately known as “Miss Helen,” she was a source of strength and leadership in many social, cultural, educational, and political organizations. A U.S. Post Office within the Parker-Gray Historic District is named in her honor.