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Ann Sullivan

Anne Sullivan was a pioneering teacher best known for educating Helen Keller, who was both deaf and blind. Born in 1866, Sullivan overcame her own early hardships, including blindness at a young age. She dedicated her life to teaching and helped Keller learn to communicate, ultimately enabling her to become an accomplished author and activist. Sullivan’s innovative teaching methods and perseverance broke new ground in education for people with disabilities, making her a symbol of dedication and the transformative power of education.