Nancy Correa - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the various mentors and influences in their life, including poets, family members, and teachers who have encouraged them to keep writing and live compassionately. They also express gratitude for the lessons learned from nonhuman animals and the Earth, highlighting the bravery and stoicism of these beings. The video concludes with a note of thanks, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and reflection.

Who encouraged the speaker to continue writing?

• Their sister Betsy

• Nonhuman animals

• Their Boo to teacher Evangeline

• Bessie Raina, the poet

What quality does the speaker admire in their sister Betsy?

• Her intelligence

• Her creativity

• Her compassion

• Her bravery

What is the speaker learning from their Boo to teacher Evangeline?

• The importance of compassion

• The language of the body through movement

• The art of writing

• The bravery of animals

How does the speaker describe the nonhuman animals they have met?

• Compassionate and kind

• Loyal and friendly

• Creative and intelligent

• Stoic and brave

What does the speaker express gratitude for in the final section?

• Their mentors

• Their family

• Their writing skills

• Their rescues and the Earth