Janka Zirzen

Life & Legacy

Janka Zirzen (23 May 1824 – 28 December 1904) was a Hungarian teacher who was a pioneer in the field of women's education and teacher training in Hungary. In 1869, she became the first woman in Hungary to head a public training school when she was appointed as the director of the newly established teacher training school. She also played an important role in introducing industrial education for women along with regular teacher training.