St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest,Founder of Brothers of the Christian schools

St. John Baptist de la Salle (1651-1719) was a French priest and educational reformer. He founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious teaching order, and is considered the patron saint of teachers. De la Salle revolutionized education by establishing free elementary schools, training programs for teachers, and a extended curriculum that included subjects like vernacular languages, science, and technology. He is venerated for his commitment to providing quality education to the poor and is the patron saint of teachers and principals.