# Miss Mary F. Mackie — Up from Slavery character guide

> Miss Mary F. Mackie in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Mackie

**First appearance:** 0006-iii-the-struggle-for-an-education

## Who they are

Teacher at Hampton Institute who influenced Washington's education.

## In the story

### [Up from Slavery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/up-from-slavery)

Head teacher at Hampton who initially doubted Washington's abilities.

### [The Struggle for an Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/iii-the-struggle-for-an-education)

Head teacher who gives Washington the sweeping test and later offers him a janitor position.

### [Helping Others](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/iv-helping-others)

Lady principal at Hampton who invited Washington to return early to work as a janitor.

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