The Noah Webster School is an elementary school on Whitney Street in Hartford’s West End. It was named for the famous lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author, Noah Webster, who was born in West Hartford. The school was designed in the Tudor Revival style by architect William C. Brocklesby. Additions were made to the building in 1906 and 1909 by Brocklesby & Smith, in 1932 by Malmfeldt, Adams & Prentice, and most recently by DuBose Associates as the school was converted into a “MicroSociety Magnet School.”
Noah Webster School, Hartford (1900)
My mother Mildred Duff née O’Connor taught there in the 1930’s.
MISS KRANZ
Nineteen thirty-eight,
my sixth-grade teacher, Miss Kranz,
was very happy.
She showed her engagement ring
and all us kids applauded.
It was April First,
and I decided to dare
a little mischief.
“How did you lose your diamond?!”
She gasped, and checked with relief.
“April Fool” I cried!
and she was a good sport and
gave me a small hug.
Miss Kranz was my favorite
Noah Webster School teacher.
I think, of all jobs,
not one is more important
than grade school teaching.
Those are the wonderful years
when young minds discover thought.
Tanka by Richard Ramette April 2019
Noah Webster class of 1941
I have very fond memories of my years at Noah Webster. I was the in the class of 1967. Miss Lake was the principal. Oh, let’s not forget the 6th grade teacher Miss Amos. She was a tough cookie. I could go on and on. It’s strange that as I get older my memories of my youth come flooding back. I will always cherish those years.
I was a student in 3rd grade in 1973. Was hoping to connect with anybody from that time. I remember my first grade teacher Miss Perretta and Principal Donahue. My family left for India that year. My parents worked at Hartford Seminary Foundation.