Ayla Gavins - On Deborah Meier

The speaker shares their experience with Deborah, who was opening Mission Hill School in Boston. Initially unaware of Deborah's past work, the speaker was impressed by her innovative ideas. Although initially deemed not a good fit for the school, the speaker was inspired by Deborah's vision and eventually joined the school. Over 20 years, Deborah has been a constant source of encouragement, placing the speaker in challenging roles and instilling a belief in possibilities, impacting their professional and personal life.

What was the narrator's initial impression of Deborah?

• She was innovative and progressive.

• She was a traditional educator.

• She was focused on past achievements.

• She was uninterested in new ideas.

How did the narrator feel after Deborah decided they were not a good fit for the school?

• Excited and inspired by her ideas.

• Disappointed and uninterested.

• Indifferent and neutral.

• Angry and resentful.

What action did the narrator take after reading about Deborah's ideas?

• Wrote a letter to Deborah.

• Visited the school after it opened.

• Started a new school elsewhere.

• Decided to ignore the school.

How has Deborah influenced the narrator over the years?

• By discouraging new challenges.

• By placing them in unexpected positions.

• By focusing only on academic achievements.

• By limiting their professional growth.

What belief has the narrator adopted from Deborah?

• A belief in maintaining the status quo.

• A belief in avoiding risks.

• A belief in what's possible.

• A belief in limitations.