| Full Name |
Johanna Mansfield Sullivan Macy |
| Date of Birth |
14 April 1866 |
| Place of Birth |
Feeding Hills, Agawam, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of Death |
20 October 1936 |
| Place of Death |
Forest Hills, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Perkins School for the Blind |
| Profession |
Teacher, Educator |
| Years of Activity |
1887-1936 |
| Brief Information |
Annie Sullivan was an American teacher best known for being the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller. She taught Keller, who was blind and deaf, to communicate by spelling words into her hand, thereby opening up the world of language and education to her. Sullivan's innovative teaching methods and dedication had a profound impact on disability education and awareness. |