Nicole Zumpano - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Reader and Verna Emery Scott

The speaker reflects on two pivotal teachers in their life. Mr. Reader, an 8th-grade history teacher, recognized the speaker's leadership potential, which had a lasting impact on their career. Verna Scott, a supervisor during student teaching, provided mentorship and became a lifelong friend. Both teachers significantly influenced the speaker's development as an educator and leader.

What was the unique trait of Mr. Reader that students remembered?

• His love for snicker bars

• His strict discipline

• His storytelling skills

• His passion for sports

How did Mr. Reader impact the narrator's perception of themselves?

• He advised them to be more social

• He encouraged them to pursue sports

• He identified them as a leader

• He suggested they focus on academics

Who was Verna Scott in the narrator's life?

• A family member

• A student teaching supervisor

• A college professor

• A childhood friend

What was the nature of the relationship between the narrator and Verna Scott?

• They were distant colleagues

• They were casual acquaintances

• They became lifelong friends

• They had a competitive rivalry

What role does the narrator currently hold?

• History teacher

• Director of instructional technology coaching

• School principal

• Student counselor