Kendall Thomas Teachers Make a Difference - Winifred Sloop Hills

The speaker reflects on a significant teacher, Winifred Slupe Hills, who was introduced by a music teacher when the speaker was 12. From ages 12 to 17, the speaker had weekly lessons with Winifred, who not only taught music but also opened up a broader cultural world. They studied composers like Mozart and sang various genres, including African American spirituals. Winifred also taught the speaker to sing in different languages, fostering a lifelong love of language.

Who introduced the narrator to Winifred Slupe Hills?

• Their kindergarten teacher

• Their language teacher

• Their music teacher

• Their high school teacher

How long did the narrator take singing lessons with Winifred Slupe Hills?

• From age 10 to 15

• From age 12 to 17

• From age 16 to 21

• From age 14 to 19

What did the narrator gain from their lessons with Winifred Slupe Hills besides music?

• A love for mathematics

• A passion for sports

• An understanding of culture

• An appreciation for science

Which composers were part of the musical repertoire studied with Winifred Slupe Hills?

• Mozart and Handel

• Vivaldi and Schubert

• Chopin and Tchaikovsky

• Beethoven and Bach

What additional skill did the narrator learn from Winifred Slupe Hills?

• Playing the piano

• Painting landscapes

• Writing poetry

• Singing in a foreign language