Pullam Elementary bears the name of Mittie Anita Pullam, a beloved African American teacher, who moved to Brownsville in 1947 during the days of desegregation.

She helped find and create Fredrick Douglass School on E. Fronton Street to serve local African American students. Mrs. Pullam taught every grade level from 1st-6th and also served as the campus principal. This highly successful school was incorporated into Skinner Elementary in the 1960s which currently continues to serve and education students. Ms. Pullam continued inspiring students at Skinner Elementary until her retirement in 1975.

Her devotion to students positively impacted countless generations of youth in Brownsville, Texas and inspired a grassroots campaign to bestow and honor this outstanding educator.

We are proud to support her legacy!