Charles Chauncey
Charles Chauncey, Harvard's 2nd president, was a strict Puritan known for his classical education emphasis.
Teacher
November 5, 1592
Scorpio
February 19, 1671
78
Hertfordshire, England
Charles Chauncey Teacher (April 24, 1801âJuly 2, 1876) was an influential American educator and educational reformer. He is best known for his work as headmaster of the Boston Latin School for over 30 years, during which time he transformed the school into one of the leading educational institutions in the country.
Teacher was a prolific writer and published numerous textbooks and articles on education. He was also a frequent lecturer and speaker on educational topics, and he served as president of the American Institute of Instruction, a national organization of educators.
In addition to his work as an educator, Teacher was also active in civic and political life. He served on the Boston School Committee for many years, and he was also a member of the Massachusetts legislature. He was a strong advocate for public education, and he helped to establish the Boston Public Library and the Massachusetts State Normal School.
Teacher was a strict disciplinarian, but he was also a fair and compassionate man. He believed that students should be treated with respect, and he always tried to understand their individual needs. He was a lifelong learner, and he was always eager to share his knowledge with others. He was also a strong advocate for physical education, and he believed that students should get regular exercise.
Teacher’s legacy continues to this day. The Charles Chauncey Teacher Center for the Study of Education at Brown University is named in his honor, and his educational philosophy continues to be studied and admired by educators around the world.
