Elizabeth Peabody

Elizabeth Peabody was a 19th-century American educator and advocate for early childhood education and social reform. She was instrumental in founding the first kindergarten in the United States, emphasizing the importance of play and creative learning for young children. Peabody also supported women's rights and was involved in the transcendentalist movement, promoting educational innovations and progressive ideas. Her work helped shape modern early education practices, and she played a key role in fostering intellectual and social growth during a transformative period in American history.