Emily Griffith By FineeMissdoo Feb 10, 1868 Born in Cincinnati, Ohio Period: Feb 10, 1868 to 1947 Emily Griffith Period: Feb 10, 1868 to 1985 Emily Griffith 1884 Became a teacher. 1894 Moved to Denver Colorado 1909 Deputy State Superintendent of Instruction Sep 9, 1916 Emily opend the Opportunity School 1933 Retired from being a teacher. 1934 Her school was renamed Emily Griffith Opportunity School 1947 Murderd 1985 Inducted to CO Women's Hall of Fame