Luisa Caycedo-Kimura Teachers Make a Difference - Elena Caycedo

The speaker reflects on the profound influence of their mother, Elena Kissel, who was a natural teacher and instilled a love for language and literature in her children from an early age. Despite societal pressures to pursue a formal career, the speaker eventually embraced poetry, a path they believe their mother would have supported. The narrative highlights the importance of early education at home and the enduring impact of a parent's passion for learning.

Who was the narrator's most influential teacher?

• Their elementary school teacher

• Their college professor

• Their mother, Elena Kissel

• A famous poet

What did the narrator's mother primarily teach them?

• Mathematics and Science

• Spanish language authors and literature

• History and Geography

• Art and Craft

Which of the following authors was NOT mentioned as part of the narrator's early literary education?

• Ruben Dario

• William Shakespeare

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez

• Louisa May Alcott

What career paths were considered more formal according to the narrator?

• Artist or Musician

• Doctor or Lawyer

• Teacher or Writer

• Chef or Designer

How did the narrator feel about their mother's influence on their career choice?

• They regretted not choosing a different career

• They believed she would be proud of their choice

• They were indifferent to her influence

• They felt pressured to follow her path