FB Timeline Project By jbarboza Period: Jan 12, 1746 to Feb 17, 1827 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi / Pedagogue and Educational reformer. Who was Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi? He influenced John Dewey Oct 20, 1859 Born in Burlington, Vermont. Jan 1, 1879 Graduated from University of Vermont Jan 1, 1884 Received his PhD from Johns Hopkins Uiverrsity. Period: Oct 12, 1887 to Jun 1, 1952 His fisrt book was written in 1887. He wrote over 1000 works essays, articles, and books. List of Books Jan 1, 1894 Psychology department chairman of the University of Chicago. Jan 1, 1896 He started his Laboratory School at University of Chicago called Pragmatism Definition of Pragmatism Jan 1, 1897 My Pedagogic Creed (Book) Jan 1, 1900 The School and Society (Book) Jan 1, 1902 The Child and the Curriculum (Book) Jan 1, 1905 He became president of the American Philosophical Association. Jan 1, 1916 Democracy and Education (Book) Jan 1, 1920 He lectured on Educational Reform at schools all over the world. Jan 1, 1930 He retired from teaching, but he became an active member of numerous educational league for academic freedom. Jan 1, 1938 Experience and Education (Book) Jun 1, 1952 John Dewey Died in New York City, NY Period: Dec 25, 1969 to Oct 13, 2015 Michelle Rhee / American educator and an advocate for eucational reform. Who is Michelle Rhee? Her work is being influenced by John Dewey's works.