Happy Teachers' Day: 8 most influential educators from the pages of history

Significant Role of Teachers

Teachers have consistently been the foundation of the education system, influencing both the professional and personal trajectories of students. As mentors and advisors, they are crucial in nurturing future generations and leaving a lasting impact on society.

​Teachers’ Day 2024

As we celebrate Teachers’ Day, it's a fitting moment to honor the remarkable educators from history who have left a lasting impact on education. This web story highlights some of the most influential teachers whose teachings have shaped the world and continue to inspire generations.

Sarvapalli Radhekrishnan

Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India is attributed to be one of the greatest teachers of all time. As an ode to his profound contributions to the education system, Teachers’ Day is celebrated countrywide.

Confucius

Confucius, revered as the world’s first teacher, transformed China’s education system with his focus on morality, ethics, law, and justice. His timeless teachings continue to inspire generations across the globe.

​Chanakya (Kautilya)

Chanakya stands among history’s greatest teachers, having taught at the ancient Takshashila University. As the mentor to Chandragupta Maurya, he played a pivotal role in shaping the future emperor who founded the Maurya dynasty.

Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda’s teachings have enlightened students on various aspects of life. He is the chief protagonist in introducing the Indian philosophies of Vedanta to the Western World. From being courageous to having belief in oneself, his teachings are rooted in real-life struggles.

Albert Einstein

Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who revolutionised and was a committed teacher. He has profoundly contributed to the field of physics and has developed essential principles.

Aristotle

A Greek philosopher known as the "Father of Western Philosophy," he founded a school in Athens in 335 B.C. He spent his life teaching and writing, shaping fields like math, physics, and biology. In History of Animals, he classified animals by their traits.

Savitribai Phule

She was one of the first female teachers of India, a poet, and a social reformer. She laid the bricks of women's education in India. She along with her husband Jyotirao Phule played an eminent role in uplifting the status of women in the country.

Sir Isaac Newton

Hailed as a brilliant inventor, Newton was also a dedicated educator. He was a fellow at Trinity College and the second Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.

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