Jerry Blumengarten - Teachers Make a Difference - Pat Corr

The narrator shares an experience of being advised by the principal to observe Mr. Corps, a remarkable teacher whose engaging teaching style captivated students. Mr. Corps became a mentor, inviting the narrator to join a group of teachers who taught him how to connect with students in a challenging inner-city school. The narrator formed lifelong friendships with these teachers. When the school was closing, the narrator honored Mr. Corps by creating a plaque from his classroom door, expressing gratitude for his mentorship.

What did the principal suggest to the narrator to improve his teaching skills?

• Observe Mr. Corp in the basement

• Attend a workshop

• Read a book on teaching

• Take an online course

How did Mr. Corp manage to keep the students engaged?

• By using humor

• By capturing their attention

• By strict discipline

• By giving rewards

Who were part of the group that helped the narrator learn to relate to students?

• History, Geography, and PE teachers

• Biology, Chemistry, and Physics teachers

• Math, English, and Social Studies teachers

• Science, Art, and Music teachers

What did the narrator do when the school was about to close?

• Organized a farewell party

• Created a plaque for Mr. Corp

• Wrote a letter to the principal

• Took photographs of the school

What was the narrator's relationship with Mr. Corp?

• They were rivals

• Mr. Corp was his mentor

• They were distant acquaintances

• They were colleagues