"The function of the teacher is to make the difficult easy and the easy interesting."

Albert Shanker (1928 - 1997)
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About Albert Shanker

Albert Shanker (1928-1997) was an American union leader and educator, best known for his role as the president of the United Federation of Teachers. He was a prominent figure in the labor movement and advocated for teachers' rights and educational reform. Shanker played a key role in improving working conditions for teachers and was a strong advocate for quality public education. His leadership in the labor movement left a lasting impact on the education system in the United States.

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