The teacher Catharine Beecher died at the age of 77. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Nineteenth-century American teacher and educational crusader who fought for educational rights for women and also spoke on the value of kindergarten.
She was born in East Hampton, New York to Roxanna Foote Beecher and clergyman Lyman Beecher.
Quotes
"As liberty and intelligence have increased the people have more and more revolted against the theological dogmas that contradict common sense and wound the tenderest sensibilities of the soul.
"The principle of subordination is the great bond of union and harmony through the universe.
"The great want of our race is perfect educators to train new-born minds, who are infallible teachers of what is right and true.