Margaret Elisabeth Felix


Thirumathi Margaret Elisabeth Felix is an Indian educator active in the state of Tamil Nadu. She has served at least two terms in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly: Sixth and Seventh as a nominated member belonging to the Anglo-Indian community.

Early life

Born in Tamil Nadu on 27 January 1937, Thirumathi Margaret Elisabeth attended the Doveton Corrie Girls' High School. She received her Master of Arts degree from Queen Mary's College, Chennai and did her Teachers' Training course from St. Christopher Training College, Chennai.

Career

Felix has been a member of the state education board of Tamil Nadu and chairperson of the managing committee for C.S.I. Ewart Matriculation Higher Secondary School. She has also been the headmistress of Doveton Corrie Girls' High School.
In 1977, she was nominated to the Sixth Assembly of Tamil Nadu for a seat reserved for Anglo-Indian members. She continued her term in the next assembly too.

Personal life

Felix married Clement Felix, a well known teacher and headmaster who received a National Award in recognition of his contributions to the field of education in 1991.