Vera Hayward

Vera Annie Hayward (8 March 1902 – 12 November 1999) was a New Zealand teacher. She was one of New Zealand's first visiting teachers, and was the second woman to serve president of the New Zealand Educational Institute. Hayward was instrumental in setting up the New Zealand Kindergarten Teachers' Association, and was active in many community, education and civic organisations. In 1956, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services rendered in connection with educational and women's organisations.