Description: (Educator)
Dorothy Canfield Fisher was a prominent figure in the early 20th century as an educational reformer, social activist, and bestselling American author. She was known for her advocacy of women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Fisher played a key role in introducing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S. and oversaw the nation's first adult education program. Her influence extended to shaping literary tastes through her involvement in the Book of the Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951.