10 Interesting Fact About Famous educators

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• Maria Montessori is a doctor who later became an educator. He created the Montessori method, an educational method that focuses on natural and independent development in children.
• John Dewey is a philosopher and American educator. He is the founder of the progressive education movement, which emphasizes student -centered learning and practical experience.
• Paulo Freire is a Brazilian educator known for his work Pedagogy of the Oppressed. He focuses on education that empowering marginalized groups and develops critical awareness.
• Helen Keller is a political and social activist, as well as writers and educators. He became famous after learning to read and write even though he was blind and deaf from childhood.
• Fred Rogers is an American television announcer who is famous for the Mister Rogers Neighborhood program. He was respected because of his gentle and empathic approach to children.
• Anne Sullivan is an American educator who teaches Helen Keller. He himself is the blind and develops innovative teaching techniques to help Helen learn.
• Booker T. Washington is a famous African-American educator and leader. He founded the Tuskegee Institute, a college for technical training for black people.
• Maria Telkes is a Hungarian-American scientist and educator. He developed solar energy technology and made a major contribution to the development of renewable energy.
• W.E.B. Du Bois is a writer, social and political activist, and educator. He is one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
• Jane Goodall is a British primatologist who is famous for her research on the life of chimpanzees. He also has an organization that works to promote environmental protection and wildlife conservation.