Kimberly Eckert - Teachers Make a Difference - Minnie Lafargue

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Miss Liphard, their high school speech teacher, had on their life. Despite being an introvert with low confidence, Miss Liphard's encouragement and belief in the speaker's abilities helped them feel special and capable of achieving more. The speaker highlights the intentional and caring relationship teachers can have with students, which they now appreciate as a teacher themselves.

What subjects did Miss Liphard teach?

• Mathematics and Science

• History and Geography

• Speech and Theater

• Art and Music

How did the narrator describe their personality during high school?

• Talkative and social

• Introverted and shy

• Confident and outgoing

• Adventurous and bold

What actions did Miss Liphard take to support the narrator?

• She taught them to play an instrument

• She helped with math homework

• She drove them to speaking events

• She organized art exhibitions

What impact did Miss Liphard have on the narrator's view of their future?

• Made them feel special and capable

• Encouraged them to stay in their town

• Made them feel they couldn't succeed

• Discouraged them from attending college

What does the narrator realize about the teacher-student relationship?

• It is not very impactful

• It requires intentional effort

• It is mostly accidental

• It is only about academics