Rita Lecumberri
Rita Lecumberri was an Ecuadorian writer and educator. She was a published and awarded poet and essayist. She is also noted for her contribution to the education of women in Ecuador. She was director of the Escuela San Alejo in 1880-82 and 1882-95. A school is named after her, as well as an award. She was born in Guayaquil, and is also buried there.
