Lee McIntyre - Teachers Make a Difference - Dave Corkran & Rich Adelstein

The transcript highlights the profound impact of two teachers, Dave Corcoran and Rich Adelstein, on the speaker's life. Dave, a high school history teacher, was known for his engaging and rigorous teaching style, which emphasized writing and critical thinking. He used unique methods like stamping common feedback on papers to save time. Rich, a college professor, was equally engaging and dedicated, often spending extra time with students and inviting them to his home for holidays. Both teachers left a lasting impression, shaping the speaker's intellectual growth and personal values.

What unique method did Dave Corcoran use to provide feedback on students' papers?

• He used colored pens for different types of errors.

• He recorded audio feedback for each student.

• He used pre-made stamps with common comments.

• He held weekly one-on-one feedback sessions.

What was the main reason the narrator dedicated a book to Dave Corcoran?

• Dave was a family friend.

• Dave helped the narrator get into college.

• Dave taught the narrator how to write and think critically.

• Dave was the narrator's first teacher.

How did Rich Adelstein ensure he engaged with all his students?

• He had a line of students waiting to see him individually.

• He organized monthly student gatherings.

• He sent weekly emails to each student.

• He held large group discussions.

What tradition did Rich Adelstein start with students who couldn't go home for Thanksgiving?

• He organized a campus event.

• He arranged a virtual meeting.

• He sent them care packages.

• He invited them to his house for dinner.

What lasting impact did Rich Adelstein have on the narrator's life?

• He helped the narrator publish their first book.

• He became a lifelong friend and family figure.

• He introduced the narrator to their future spouse.

• He inspired the narrator to become a history teacher.