Anne Beers (1858-1930)
Born in D.C. and educated in the public schools. From 1880 to 1912 Miss Beers taught in the Wallach School on Pennsylvania Avenue SE and in 1894 was promoted to principal. In 1912 she was promoted to supervising principal of the schools of southwest Washington and held that position until her retirement in 1926. Anne Beers was a leader among the teachers of the D.C. public schools. She worked diligently, with Adelaide Davis and others, for passage of the teachers' retirement law which was enacted in 1920. At her retirement on January 3, 1926, Anne Beers had served in the D.C. public schools continuously for 46 years.

Beers Elementary School 3600 Alabama Ave, SE
Built in 1942
The school was originally an all-white school in a segregated school system. Today the school offers a libral arts based education with music and science programs. The later affiliated with the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Image courtesy of: Sumner School Museum

Beers School Addition
The first  was made in 1949. The addition shown here was added in 1967. Architect: McDonald A. Williams, A.I.A.
Image courtesty of: Sumner School Museum

Range 40, Site 35