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In 1864, eleven year old Ana became the youngest teacher’s assistant in Puerto Rico. At 13, she started a school in her home in Aguadilla. She wrote a geography textbook for her students, which was eventually adopted by the Department of Education in PR. She applied for her teacher’s license and passed the exams.

By the late 1800s she moved to the capital, San Juan. Ana had a passion for astronomy and education. Her family home became a meeting place for discussions on astronomy, botany and music. So much so, that she was made an honorary member of the Paris Society of Astronomers. In 1885, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in science and philosophy.

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