Jane Krauss - Teachers Make a Difference - Jim Johnson

The transcript describes a teacher's significant impact on a student's view of education. The teacher, Jim Johnston, led a project where students created a historical and literary magazine. This project involved exploring the local community and documenting notable figures, such as Slim, an old gold miner living as a hermit. The experience broadened the student's perspective on the world around them.

What was the main effect of the teacher on the narrator's view?

• Changed their career path

• Made them dislike history

• Influenced their view on education

• Encouraged them to travel

What project did Jim Johnston have his students work on?

• A community garden

• A school play

• A historical and literary magazine

• A science fair

Where did the narrator grow up?

• Suburban California

• Coastal Florida

• Rural Southern Oregon

• Urban New York

Who was Slim?

• A retired teacher

• A famous author

• An old gold miner

• A local artist

What was unique about Slim's living situation?

• He had no running water or electricity

• He lived in a mansion

• He lived on a boat

• He had a large family