Jennifer Richeson - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Louise Simms

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of teachers in their life, starting with family members who were educators. They discuss the impact of ballet teachers who supported them despite cultural differences. The focus then shifts to Mrs. Louise Sims, a high school English teacher known for her high standards and ability to inspire a passion for language and communication. The speaker acknowledges the lasting impact of Mrs. Sims' teachings, particularly in writing and self-expression.

Who were the first teachers to influence the narrator's love for education?

• Their father and grandfather

• Their mother and grandmother

• Their uncle and aunt

• Their siblings

What skill did the narrator learn for 13 years?

• Piano

• Painting

• Ballet

• Singing

How did the ballet teachers view the narrator?

• As a challenging student

• As a prodigy

• As a random black girl from Baltimore City

• As a typical student

What was Mrs. Louise Sims known for among students?

• Having high standards

• Being lenient

• Being disorganized

• Being humorous

What subject did Mrs. Louise Sims teach?

• Mathematics

• History

• Science

• English