San Jose Calasanz, pari, Tagapagtatag of Piarists

San Jose Calasanz (1556-1648) ay a Spanish priest at ang founder of the Piarist Order, a religious congregation dedicated to providing free edukasyon to children. Ipinanganak sa Aragon, Espanya, siya devoted kanyang buhay sa educating mga mahihirap, establishing the unang free public school system in Europe. Calasanz ay a tireless advocate for edukasyon at believed na it ay a fundamental human right. Siya ay sinasamba dahil sa kanyang commitment to social katarungan at ang kanyang unwavering dedication to the welfare of children.