As chair of the Birmingham Education Committee she oversaw the introduction of the comprehensive education system .
Wright became a social worker and served as a councillor on Birmingham City Council 1956 - 79 , becoming an honorary alderman .
As chair of the Birmingham Education Committee councillor oversaw the introduction of the comprehensive education system .
Wright became a social worker and served as a councillor on Birmingham City Council 1956 - 79 , becoming an honorary alderman .