Theresa M. Bouley - Teachers Make a Difference - Dan & Paula Coughlin & Mother

The speaker reflects on influential figures in their life, particularly Paula and Dan Coughlin, who showed care beyond academics during middle school. They taught the importance of making wise choices and environmental responsibility. The speaker also highlights their mother's impact, emphasizing social justice and understanding. These experiences shaped the speaker's values and career focus on environmental care and education.

What was the primary way Paula and Dan Coughlin influenced the narrator during middle school?

• By teaching them directly in class

• By showing genuine care and concern for their well-being

• By organizing extracurricular activities

• By helping them improve their grades

During a field trip, what lesson did Dan Coughlin teach the narrator?

• The importance of teamwork

• The necessity of punctuality

• The significance of environmental responsibility

• The value of academic excellence

What did the narrator focus on during their sabbatical?

• Developing new teaching methods

• Traveling to different countries

• Environmental care and global warming

• Writing a book on education

How did the narrator's mother help them understand social justice?

• By taking them to community meetings

• By encouraging them to volunteer

• By explaining the circumstances of others without judgment

• By enrolling them in a social justice course

What did the narrator's mother teach them about judging others?

• To always judge based on appearances

• To understand that everyone has different circumstances

• To judge people based on their wealth

• To avoid interacting with people who are different