Preston E. Green - Teachers Make a Difference - Fr. Joseph Brown

The speaker reflects on the influence of Father Joseph Brown, a dean at the University of Virginia, who inspired him to pursue an academic career. Father Brown emphasized the importance of storytelling, encouraging the speaker to share personal narratives in his work and research. This lesson has been pivotal in shaping the speaker's approach to his professional endeavors.

Who was Father Joseph Brown in relation to the speaker?

• A professor in the speaker's department

• A family friend of the speaker

• A fellow student at the University of Virginia

• The Dean at the office of Afro American Affairs

What did Father Brown inspire the speaker to become?

• A politician

• A lawyer

• An academic

• A businessman

What was the key lesson Father Brown imparted to the speaker?

• Always work hard

• Tell your story

• Never give up

• Help others in need

According to Father Brown, why is it important to tell your story?

• It makes you famous

• It helps you with your work and causes

• It is a way to pass time

• It entertains others

How has the speaker applied Father Brown's lesson in his life?

• By teaching storytelling classes

• By telling his story in research and work

• By writing a book

• By starting a storytelling club