Megan Garber - Teachers Make a Difference - Steven Crain

The speaker reflects on influential teachers, particularly Mr. Crane, who taught history but had a passion for theater. Mr. Crane involved students in Shakespeare plays, which fostered a lifelong love of language and literature in the speaker. The experience highlighted the importance of making challenging material relatable and the role of teachers in understanding and pushing students' limits. The speaker also shares insights from their own teaching preparation, emphasizing the balance between meeting students where they are and encouraging them to grow.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator's love for language?

• Mrs. Brown

• Mr. Crane

• Mr. Smith

• Ms. Johnson

What subject did Mr. Crane teach, despite his passion for theater?

• History

• Mathematics

• Science

• Art

How did Mr. Crane make Shakespeare's language more accessible to students?

• By simplifying the text

• By using modern translations

• By relating it to students' lives

• By avoiding difficult plays

What is a key aspect of good teaching according to the narrator?

• Focusing only on students' strengths

• Pushing students beyond their limits

• Balancing understanding and challenge

• Avoiding difficult topics

What lasting impact did Mr. Crane have on the narrator's life?

• A love of language and literature

• A love for mathematics

• A passion for theater

• An interest in science