Sister Sarah Pick: A Pioneer in Deaf Education

Early Life and Education

Sister Sarah Pick was born on September 1, 1834, in Malden, Massachusetts. Her parents, Sarah and Benjamin Pick, were both teachers at the Massachusetts School for the Deaf. Sarah grew up in a supportive and encouraging environment, and she began to develop an interest in deaf education at a young age.

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In 1852, Sarah enrolled at the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut. She was a bright and eager student, and she quickly mastered the manual alphabet and sign language. Sarah also took classes in deaf history, deaf culture, and teaching methods.

Teaching Career

After graduating from the American School for the Deaf, Sarah returned to her hometown and began her teaching career at the Massachusetts School for the Deaf. She quickly became a skilled and respected teacher, and she soon developed a reputation for her innovative teaching methods.

Sarah believed that deaf children should be educated in the same way as hearing children. She emphasized the importance of language acquisition, and she developed a method of teaching deaf children to read and write. Sarah also believed that deaf children should be given opportunities to participate in all aspects of school life.

Sarah's teaching methods were highly successful, and she helped to revolutionize the way deaf children were educated. She was a strong advocate for deaf education, and she worked tirelessly to improve the lives of deaf people.

Later Years and Legacy

Sarah retired from teaching in 1890, but she continued to be active in deaf education. She served as a member of the board of directors of the American School for the Deaf, and she helped to establish the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Sarah Pick died on October 20, 1911. She is remembered as one of the pioneers of deaf education. Her work helped to lay the foundation for the development of inclusive education, and she continues to inspire deaf educators around the world.

Sister Sarah Pick was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to improving the lives of deaf people. Her work had a profound impact on deaf education, and her legacy continues to inspire and motivate educators today.

Sister Sarah’s Pick-3: Retirement Time’s System Win Now !!

by Adolph Barr

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