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Anne Sullivan Teacher

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Apr 14, 1866
  • Died: Oct 20, 1936

Johanna "Anne" Mansfield Sullivan Macy, better known as Anne Sullivan, was an American teacher, best known for being the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller. She contracted an eye infection when she was eight years old which left her blind and without reading or writing skills. She received her education as a student of the Perkins School for the Blind where upon graduation she became a teacher to Helen.

We all like stories that make us cry. It's so nice to feel sad when you've nothing in particular to feel sad about. sadness

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction. sympathy

Easter April 21, 2025

The primary source of the appeal of Christianity was Jesus - His incarnation, His life, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. 2 thoughts from Kenneth Scott Latourette

2 thoughts from Kenneth Scott Latourette

At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped - and I haven't had a cigarette since. 9 other quotes from Ethel Merman

9 other quotes from Ethel Merman