Mary T. Martin Sloop

Mary T. Martin Sloop (March 9, 1873 – January 13, 1962) was instrumental to the improvement of healthcare and education in the mountains of North Carolina. She is most notable for founding, expanding, and developing the Crossnore School, serving as director until 1959. In 1953, Sloop published ''Miracle in the Hills'', her autobiography detailing her lifelong efforts in medicine and education reform. Provided by Wikipedia