Jean-Baptiste de LaSalle

Jean-Baptiste de LaSalle was a 17th-century French priest who founded the Christian Brothers, an organization dedicated to education, especially for poor boys. He emphasized practical teaching methods, discipline, and the importance of training teachers to provide quality education. LaSalle believed education should be accessible to all, regardless of social status, and focused on nurturing moral and spiritual growth alongside academics. His work laid the foundation for modern Catholic education systems, and he was canonized as a saint for his lifelong dedication to improving schooling for underserved communities.