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The three women highlighted in this story were chosen to
represent a family whose records are all documented through
husbands and fathers. They are from very different cultural
backgrounds, French, Scots, and English, yet they are the true core
of the American woman of their times. Diversity is greater now but
it was always part of the country's fabric.
The women had a geographic location near the sea. This ensured a
contact with both Europe and South America from the earliest times,
not only because of wars, but in response to the world of ships,
ship building and trade. In the 19th century, few citizens of the
new country were involved in news from abroad as were those from
the ports of New England and the docks of New York.
Specific events from the life time of the three Sarahs are
briefly described to show how modern times are clearly tied to the
past. Each successive Sarah was affected by what happened to those
who preceded her on the family tree. The Sarahs would also be
astonished by the role of women in the 21st century. It is a
premise of this book that the past and present are clues to the
future and common themes run through history despite superficial
changes.
This book begins with the changes brought by the Civil Rights Act
that affected the education of English language learners in Windham
Connecticut and in the nation. The rocky start for programs without
trained teachers, materials or peer support became enriched by
research and publications. The question in 2010 is where are we
now?
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