Terry Smith - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker, a teacher, reflects on a significant experience from 5th grade in 1960, involving a class election during the presidential race between Kennedy and Nixon. The teacher, Mrs. Wheatcroft, organized a mock election where the speaker played Nixon, learning about both candidates and engaging in debates. This experience highlighted the art of the possible and left a lasting impact, despite the fictional outcome of winning the election.

Who was the narrator's memorable teacher from the 5th grade?

• Mr. Johnson

• Mrs. Wheatcroft

• Mr. Brown

• Mrs. Smith

What major event was happening in 1960 that influenced the class activity?

• The Vietnam War

• The Civil Rights Movement

• A Presidential Election

• The Moon Landing

Who did the narrator represent in the class election?

• John Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon Johnson

• Dwight Eisenhower

What was the name of the narrator's opponent in the class election?

• John Dobbs

• Michael Smith

• David Brown

• Robert Johnson

Which phrase did the narrator use to win the class election?

• The Art of the Possible

• The Spirit of Change

• The Power of Unity

• The Strength of Leadership