Whitten, Sara

Creator

Lipscomb University

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Description

Sara Whitten enrolled at Lipscomb in 1932 and graduated in 1934, later earning her first Ph.D. in French from Vanderbilt University. She taught college French and English, and high school Latin and Spanish at Lipscomb from 1946-1960. In 1972 she returned as professor and chair of the Modern Languages Department, retiring in 1985 but remaining active with the university in professional and volunteer roles into the 21st Century. She was a leader in numerous professional organizations. Her intelligence and professional dedication, combined with friendliness and love for her students, her subjects, and her Lord, made “Madame” a remarkably effective teacher.

Induction Year

2003

Institutional Role

Faculty