Christine Petersen

Johanne Christine Petersen often simply known as Johanne Petersen was a Danish school principal. She is remembered for her pioneering work with handicapped children. From 1874, she was associated with Hjemmet for Vanfore, later known as Samfundet og Hjemmet for Vanføre, serving as head from 1886 to 1922. Initially opened for one-armed girls, the institution was extended to accommodate boys from 1878. Over the years the institution was significantly expanded. Petersen was awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in 1897.