Elizabeth Malloch

Malloch was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 6, 1910. She was the eldest of four children and the only daughter^[2] of Jane Clarke, a telegraphist in the Civil Service, and John Malloch, an accountant.^[1]

Malloch attended James Gillespie's High School and the Edinburgh Ladies' College (now The Mary Erskine School).^[2] Malloch went on to study at the University of Edinburgh, where she earned a degree in French and Latin^[1] and won the University Prize^{[citation needed]}. She then completed a Diploma of Education, as well as qualifications in primary and secondary education at Moray House School of Education and Sport.^[2]

Malloch taught at Manchester High School for Girls^[2] before beginning her teacher's training at Bingley College of Education in 1942. In 1947, she became an Inspector of Schools in Leeds. In 1949, she became the principal of the Stafford Training College (which became Madeley College of Education and was eventually merged into Staffordshire University).^[1]

Malloch was the college principal at Stafford for about 20 years,^[1] during which time, she oversaw the school's move and a rising student population from less than 400 to more than 1200.^[2]

Malloch was a member of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers and consulted for organisations about teacher training and education.^[2]

Malloch retired to Essex in 1970, after working at Stafford for 21 years. Her retirement ceremony was attended by Princess Margaret, then the Chancellor of Keele University.^[2] In 1980, she returned to Edinburgh.^[1]