Daniel McIntyre

For others named Daniel McIntyre see Dan McIntyre (disambiguation)

Daniel McIntyre (1852-1946) was a public official and educator in Winnipeg, Manitoba credited with developing the city's school system. Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute is named after him.[1][2]

He was born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick and was called to the bar in 1882 after studying at Dalhousie University.[1] He taught in the schools in New Brunswick from 1872 to 1882, and was Superintendent of Schools in Portland, New Brunswick (now the north end of Saint John) from 1880 to 1882.[2]

Instead of practicing law, however, McIntyre moved west to Manitoba in 1883 to accept an appointment as principal of Carlton School. In 1885, he was appointed superintendent of schools, a position he held for 43 years.[1] McIntyre was also the first president of the Children's Aid Society in Winnipeg.[2]

He developed the Winnipeg school board's curriculum and philosophy and was recognised with a Doctor of Laws degree in 1912 from the University of Manitoba. In 1935, he was awarded an Order of the British Empire.[1][2]

He felt that "success in education came not from repression and torture but from the encouragement and happiness of the child" and that the development of the child is more important than the curriculum.[1]

Winnipeg's Daniel McIntyre Ward and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute are named after him.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Siamandas, George. "DANIEL McINTYRE Winnipeg's Giant of Education". The Winnipeg Time Machine. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Goldsborough, Gordon. "Memorable Manitobans: Daniel J. McIntyre (1852-1946)". Memorable Manitobans A collection of noteworthy Manitobans from the past, compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2012.