K-12 Teacher

Maria Montessori was an Italian educator who developed the Montessori method of education, which is based on allowing children to learn at their own pace and in their own way. Her approach emphasized hands-on learning, self-directed activity, and collaborative play. Today, Montessori schools can be found all over the world. Her principles involve student-led activities that foster independence and personal growth. 

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Best known for her work with Helen Keller, a deaf and blind student, Anne Sullivan was an American teacher. Sullivan herself was visually impaired and had experienced significant hardships throughout her life. Despite her own challenges, she was determined to positively impact the lives of her students. 

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Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher who developed the concept of critical pedagogy. He believed that education should be a tool for liberation and that teachers should work to empower their students to think critically and question the status quo. So every time you push your students to think outside the box, think of Paulo.  

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