Claim: Theresa Pollack, an American artist and art educator born in Richmond, Virginia, began teaching children's classes at Richmond Professional Institute from 1928 to 1930 before becoming a full-time Professor of Art at the same school in 1935.
Evidence: Theresa Pollak (August 13, 1899 – September 18, 2002) was an American artist and art educator born in Richmond, Virginia. From 1928 to 1930 Pollack began teaching children's classes at Richmond Professional Institute as well as classes at the University of Richmond. Student enrollment increased and in 1935, Pollak became a full-time Professor of Art at Richmond Professional Institute (now VCU).