Which individual, acting as the Secretary of Education in 1839, established normal schools for training teachers and is considered the father of American education?

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Horace Mann, acting as the Secretary of Education in 1839, established normal schools for training teachers and is considered the father of American education. His educational philosophies went on to influence education in America. His ideals of training effective teachers, funding schools with public money and providing non-sectarian education to all citizens are all still active in the United States' school systems.

Which Individual, Acting as the Secretary of Education in 1839