Nancy Fitz-Hugh Meneely - Teachers Make a Difference - My Students

The video reflects on the influence of students on the teacher's career, highlighting three groups: Vermont high school seniors who taught the value of humor, dedicated night class students at Hudson Valley Community College, and women in York prison who showed the importance of writing and freedom. Each group provided unique lessons that shaped the teacher's approach to education.

What did the narrator learn from the students in Waterbury, Vermont?

• The importance of strict discipline

• The value of humor in teaching

• The necessity of a rigid curriculum

• The need for constant assessment

Why did the narrator admire the night class students at Hudson Valley Community College?

• They were exceptionally talented

• They had a strong desire to learn despite personal challenges

• They were all pursuing advanced degrees

• They were the youngest group of students

What was the primary reason the night class students attended classes?

• To escape their daily routines

• To fulfill a requirement

• To gain an education they valued

• To socialize with peers

What did the narrator learn from the women at York prison?

• The value of teamwork

• The necessity of higher education

• The significance of freedom and writing

• The importance of financial independence

For the women at York prison, what role did poetry play?

• A form of entertainment

• A way to pass time

• A means of survival and expression

• A method to improve language skills