Bryce D. McLeod - Teachers Make a Difference - Don and Lorita McLeod

The video transcript reflects on the profound influence of the speaker's parents, who instilled values and curiosity that shaped their professional life. The speaker's interests in travel, photography, and hiking are attributed to their parents' passion for exploring the world. A significant childhood experience was living in Germany, where frequent family outings to historical sites sparked a lifelong curiosity and eventually led to an academic career. These experiences highlight the importance of nurturing curiosity and exploring the world.

Who had the most significant impact on the narrator's life?

• Their parents

• Their friends

• Their colleagues

• Their teachers

What values did the narrator's parents instill in them?

• Patience and humility

• Ambition and competitiveness

• Curiosity and a desire to improve the world

• Independence and self-reliance

Which activities outside of academia were influenced by the narrator's parents?

• Cooking and gardening

• Writing and painting

• Photography, hiking, and travel

• Music and dance

Where did the narrator live between the ages of 5 to 8?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Germany

What childhood experience contributed to the narrator's career choice?

• Playing sports

• Exploring new places and ruins

• Attending school events

• Reading books