Who is Elmer Garinger?
Dr. Elmer H. Garinger and the evolution of public education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Dr. Elmer H. Garinger and the evolution of public education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
If you are familiar with education in Charlotte, N.C., you may have heard of Garinger High School or the Garinger education building on the campus of UNC Charlotte. But who was the man behind the name?
This interactive website is part learning tool, part repository. You will find Dr. Garinger’s writings that shed light on his educational philosophy, biographical information, and examples of his impact on Charlotte education.
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