Glenn Kleiman - Teachers Make a Difference - Sadie Steckler

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of his maternal grandmother, Sadie Steckler, on his educational journey. Sadie, who grew up in Eastern Europe where girls were not taught to read, was secretly educated by her father. After immigrating to the U.S., she became proficient in English and instilled a love for learning in her grandson. The speaker's mother, Helen, also pursued education, becoming an art teacher later in life. The speaker attributes his 45-year career in education to the inspiration from his grandmother and mother, emphasizing the importance of educators.

Who was the most influential person in the narrator's education?

• Their college professor

• Their high school principal

• Their maternal grandmother

• Their kindergarten teacher

What did Grandma Sadie do when she was upset about not being taught to read?

• She moved to another country

• She secretly learned from her father

• She protested publicly

• She ignored the situation

How did Grandma Sadie contribute to the narrator's learning process?

• By hiring a tutor

• By enrolling them in extra classes

• By working with them on homework

• By checking their homework

What career did the narrator's mother pursue after returning to college?

• A pastry chef

• A factory worker

• A college professor

• An art teacher

What was Grandma Sadie's reaction to her family's educational achievements?

• She was critical

• She was indifferent

• She was disappointed

• She was proud