Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar - Teachers Make a Difference: Ms. Thompson, Dr. Barksdale & Dr. Davis

The speaker reflects on the significant impact of their kindergarten teacher, Jackie Thompson, who fostered intellectual curiosity and set a high standard for teaching. Despite encountering less effective teachers afterward, the speaker found inspiration again in college at Morehouse, where professors like Dr. Marcellus Barksdale and Dr. Leroy Davis played pivotal roles. Dr. Davis's teaching led the speaker to switch majors to history, while Dr. Barksdale prepared them for graduate school. The speaker aspires to emulate Dr. Barksdale's teaching excellence.

What qualities did Jackie Thompson, the kindergarten teacher, promote in her classroom?

• Artistic expression and creativity

• Intellectual curiosity and consideration

• Strict discipline and obedience

• Competitive spirit and ambition

Which college did the narrator attend where they met influential professors?

• Harvard University

• Morehouse College

• Stanford University

• Yale University

What subject did Doctor Davis inspire the narrator to major in?

• Literature

• Physics

• History

• Mathematics

How did Doctor Barksdale influence the narrator's academic journey?

• By introducing them to computer science

• By preparing them for graduate school

• By encouraging them to pursue a career in art

• By teaching them advanced mathematics

Who does the narrator consider their gold standard in teaching?

• Doctor Marcellus Barksdale

• Doctor Leroy Davis

• Mike and Julie

• Jackie Thompson