Suzanne Carothers - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Evelyn Maxwell

The speaker reflects on influential figures in their educational journey, particularly Mrs. Evelyn Maxwell, a teacher who profoundly impacted their learning experience. Mrs. Maxwell's innovative teaching methods, such as poetry writing and plays, catered to individual learning styles and fostered confidence. The speaker applies these lessons in their own teaching, emphasizing relationship-building and tapping into students' strengths to help them reach their potential.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator during their childhood?

• Barronys Fish

• Mrs. Skarlet

• Mrs. Evelyn Maxwell

• Appris Pemberton

What activity did Mrs. Maxwell encourage that involved creativity and personal expression?

• Poetry writing

• History debates

• Science experiments

• Mathematics competitions

In Mrs. Maxwell's class, what role did the narrator take on during play productions?

• Scriptwriter

• Actor

• Director

• Prop editor

How did Mrs. Maxwell make the narrator feel in her class?

• Overwhelmed

• Ignored

• Valued and important

• Confused

What teaching approach does the narrator try to emulate from Mrs. Maxwell?

• Strict discipline and memorization

• Building relationships and tapping into strengths

• Focusing solely on test scores

• Competitive classroom environment