I first read her story when I was in grade school. So impressive. Her teacher, name escapes me, always impressed me as much, if not more. That one instant of connectivity, and maybe no one else in the world woild have caught it. Like teaching any child or animal, the opportunity is there and lost, just that quickly.
GG, her tutor’s name was Ann Sullivan. Here is a short biography on Helen:
http://www.afb.org/braillebug/helen_keller_bio.asp
Yes, I, too read about her as a child, and her was so inspired.