Lisa Feldman Barrett - Teachers Make a Difference - Ron Crosby and Karl Vidmar

The speaker reflects on the significant impact of two teachers, Ron Crosby and Karl Vidmar, on their personal and academic development. These teachers provided extra lessons and support, fostering confidence and encouraging the speaker to pursue mathematics and science seriously. This support continued through university and graduate training, highlighting the importance of mentorship in building self-confidence and academic success.

What aspect of the narrator's life did teachers significantly influence?

• Their athletic abilities

• Their artistic skills

• Their education and personal development

• Their musical talents

Who was the narrator's 8th-grade math teacher?

• Alice Johnson

• John Smith

• Ron Crosby

• Karl Vidmar

What additional subject did Ron Crosby teach the narrator?

• Biology

• History

• Physics

• Computer Programming

How did the narrator's teachers contribute to their confidence?

• By providing financial support

• By giving them easy tasks

• By showing confidence in their abilities

• By ignoring their mistakes

What did the narrator realize about their potential in mathematics and science?

• They were irrelevant to their future

• They were too difficult to understand

• They could pursue them seriously

• They were not interested in these subjects