(1810-1848), an American educator, born at Epping, N. H. He spent his first years on a farm, during which time he was able occasionally to attend a district school. At sixteen he entered Hampton Academy and spent two years preparing for the work of a teacher. He began teaching in the country schools of New Hampshire and later was appointed associate principal of the Newberry High School, where he remained for twelve years. During this time he became noted for his lectures before teachers' associations and for his writings. He formed the acquaintance of Horace Mann, by whom he was held in the highest esteem. In 1844 Mr. Page was chosen principal of the state normal school established at Albany, N. Y., the first institution of its kind west of New England, and now known as the Albany Normal College. By his untiring energy, ability and influence, Mr. Page brought this school to a high degree of perfection during the four years that he was associated with it, and this in the face of strong political opposition. The labor necessary to secure this success so overtaxed his strength that he died suddenly. He is now best known through his work, Theory and Practice of Teaching, which was the first work of the kind produced in the United States, and is one of the best.