Samuel M. Lambert
Samuel M. Lambert | |
|---|---|
| Executive secretary of the National Education Association | |
| In office August 1, 1967 – 1972 | |
| Preceded by | William George Carr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 or 1913 Canebrake, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse | Juanita Bates |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | West Virginia University (Bachelor's degree, master's degree) George Washington University (EdD) |
| Occupation | Labor leader |
Samuel M. Lambert (died April 9, 1991) was an American labor leader who served as the executive secretary of the National Education Association during the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon. Due to the political power wielded by the group, as well as their opposition to federal funding for parochial schools, Lambert was placed on Nixon's enemies list.[1]
Early life and education
Lambert was a native of Canebrake, West Virginia.[2][3] He grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia.[2]
Lambert received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from West Virginia University before obtaining a Doctor of Education at George Washington University.[2]
Career
Prior to joining the National Education Association (NEA), Lambert taught high school mathematics and social studies in Bluefield. He also served as director of research for the West Virginia Education Association.[2][3]
Lambert worked for the NEA for 22 years. He began serving as assistant research director in 1950, research director in 1956, and assistant executive secretary in 1965.[2][3] On August 1, 1967, Lambert succeeded William George Carr as the organization's executive secretary,[4] serving until his retirement in 1972. During Lambert's tenure as executive secretary, the NEA comprised more than one million school teachers and administrators and was increasing by more than 1,000 members per week.[2][3] Under Lambert's direction, the organization sought to expand its political bargaining power by opening hundreds of regional offices.[2]
Personal life and death
Lambert was married to Juanita Bates and had two daughters.[2][3] He was a member of the Classroom Teachers Association, the American Association of School Administrators, the National Association of State Educators, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.[2]
Lambert died of cancer at the age of 78 at his home in Washington, D.C., on April 9, 1991.[2][3][5]
See also
References
- ^ Thimmesch, Nick (July 7, 1973). "When Committee Loses Sight Of Its True Purpose". Observer–Reporter. Washington, D.C. p. A-4. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Google Books.
While questioning John Dean, Ervin tried to wring out as much blood as he could from that sorry list the White House compiled of its "enemies", one being Samuel M. Lambert, then executive secretary of the National Education Assn.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Ex-NEA Executive Secretary Samuel M. Lambert Dies at 78". The Washington Post. April 10, 1991. Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Cook, Joan (April 12, 1991). "Samuel Lambert, 78, Former Head Of Education Association, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. A-18. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "New Leader Of Educators Pledges Action". The Flint Journal. Washington, D.C. July 30, 1967. p. 32. Retrieved February 13, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Samuel Lambert, Education Unionist". Chicago Tribune. New York Times News Service. August 10, 2021 [April 14, 1991]. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.