Alice Cogswell

Biography

Alice Cogswell (1805–1830) was a pioneering educator whose brief but impactful life left an indelible mark on the field of deaf education. Despite her own deafness, she became an inspiration and teacher to others, demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication to her students and community.

Though her life was cut short at age twenty-five, Cogswell's contributions to education and her compassionate approach to teaching continue to be remembered and honored. She was laid to rest at Old North Cemetery, where her legacy as an educator and advocate endures.