Kim Monson's Quote of the Day:
March 5, 2024
Too often, I think, children are required to write before they have anything to say. Teach them to think and read and talk without self-repression, and they will write because they cannot help it.
Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936) was an American teacher best known for her pivotal role as the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller. Born in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, Sullivan faced immense challenges from a young age, including the loss of her mother, abandonment by her father, and a series of personal health issues that left her partially blind. Despite these hardships, she attended the Perkins School for the Blind, where she honed the skills that would later define her career. In 1887, Sullivan began working with Helen Keller, a young girl who was deaf and blind. Through innovative teaching methods, including manual sign language and tactile learning, Sullivan unlocked the world for Keller, helping her to communicate and eventually become a renowned author and activist. Sullivan’s dedication to Keller’s education exemplifies her belief in the potential of every individual, regardless of their physical limitations, making her a pioneering figure in the field of special education.
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