Saint John the Baptist of La Salle: the Saint Who Transformed Education for All

John the Baptist of La Salle was a French priest, pedagogue and saint born in 1651 in Reims, France. He is recognized as the universal patron of educators and the founder of the Brothers of Christian Schools, a congregation dedicated to the teaching of children and young people, especially of the poorest. From a noble family, he renounced his wealth and social position to devote himself completely to teacher training and free and accessible educ…