John Baptist de La Salle
Saint John Baptist de La Salle is the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Patron of Christian Teachers. He had the first idea that all people should have access to education. Even though John the Baptist de La Salle had some bitter relationships with some members of the Church and even some bishops, he still continues to do his dream that all children will be given education. His style of education is featured instruction in the vernacular, students grouped according to ability and achievement, integration of religious instruction with secular subjects, well-prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and mission, and the involvement of parents.