Steven S. Rogers - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the significant impact of three elementary school teachers from Lewis Champlain Elementary School in Chicago. These teachers, Mr. Shannon, Mr. Broyles, and Mr. McDowell, were not only intellectually brilliant but also served as strong role models. Mr. McDowell, in particular, used innovative methods to engage students, such as encouraging them to read the Chicago Tribune daily. The speaker feels blessed to have had such influential teachers throughout their educational journey.

What challenge did the narrator face when reflecting on their teachers?

• Choosing the best school they attended

• Finding a teacher who was not good

• Remembering all their teachers' names

• Deciding which teacher had the most impact

Which school did the narrator attend where they met the three impactful teachers?

• Northside High School

• Lewis Champlain Elementary School

• Chicago University

• Southside Middle School

How is Mr. Shannon described by the narrator?

• A strict, serious educator

• A humorous, outgoing teacher

• A tall, regal black man

• A short, quiet man

What unique method did Mr. McDowell use to engage students?

• Organizing weekly debates

• Giving out the Chicago Tribune

• Hosting monthly field trips

• Assigning daily essays

What was Mr. McDowell's goal in providing students with newspapers?

• To encourage them to write articles

• To expose them to diverse content

• To improve their math skills

• To prepare them for exams