Anne Sullivan

American educator of Helen Keller

Anne Sullivan - American educator of Helen Keller
Born

April 14th, 1866
158 years ago

Died

October 20th, 1936
88 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An educator specialized in teaching students with disabilities. Contributed significantly to the education of Helen Keller, establishing methods to communicate using sign language. Developed innovative approaches to instruction that focused on tactile learning. Conducted teaching sessions that helped Keller achieve remarkable academic success.

Taught Helen Keller using sign language

Developed methods for teaching deafblind students

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