Schoolmistress
(noun)
A woman who is a head teacher or teacher in charge of a school, or a female teacher in a school.
Origin:
Derived from 'school' + 'mistress'.
Examples:
- The schoolmistress was a strict but fair teacher, demanding the best from her students.
- I remembered the schoolmistress who had taught me to read and write.
- The schoolmistress was a pillar of the community, respected by all who knew her.
- I was grateful for the schoolmistress who had taken the time to help me with my homework.
- The schoolmistress was a true professional, dedicating her life to the education of her students.