44Anne Sullivan, was an American teacher, best known for being the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller. At the age of five, she contracted trachoma, a highly contagious eye disease, 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 Keller when she was 20. Lets check out some facts about this amazing role model of a teacher! [Read more…] about Anne Sullivan Trivia: 46 facts about Helen Keller’s teacher.