Rose Venerini was an Italian nun born in Viterbo in 1656 who dedicated her life to teaching. After making religious vows at the age of seven, she joined the Dominican Monastery of St. Catherine. She is most recognized for establishing the first public schools for young women in Italy, creating numerous educational centers across Montefiascone and the Lazio region. Her efforts eventually led to the foundation of over forty schools and the establishment of the Religious Teachers Venerini congregation.