Julie Jaeger - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the influence of three impactful teachers throughout their education. A second grade teacher helped them adjust to a new school environment, which they later applied in their own teaching. A fourth grade teacher used innovative methods that catered to the speaker's learning style, defying traditional expectations. Lastly, a sophomore biology teacher instilled a strong sense of environmental responsibility, which the speaker continues to share with their students.

How did the narrator's second-grade teacher help them adjust to a new school?

• By giving them extra homework

• By assigning them a mentor

• By introducing them to every student

• By organizing a welcome party

What was unique about the narrator's fourth-grade teacher's approach?

• She focused only on math concepts

• She followed a strict curriculum

• She used traditional seating arrangements

• She adapted her teaching to the narrator's learning style

What did the narrator's fourth-grade teacher do that was different from parental expectations?

• She held classes outdoors

• She had a strict discipline policy

• She gave more homework

• She used games to teach

What environmental issue did the narrator's biology teacher emphasize?

• Water scarcity

• Impact of plastics

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

How did the biology teacher's lessons influence the narrator?

• They focused on teaching math

• They became more environmentally conscious

• They ignored environmental issues

• They became a biologist