Lori Bindig - Teachers Make a Difference - Jack Banks

The speaker shares their transformative experience with Dr. Jack Banks at the University of Hartford. Initially a musical theater major, the speaker was drawn to pop culture and struggled to enroll in a popular class taught by Jack. Once enrolled, Jack's engaging teaching methods and a pivotal assignment inspired the speaker to pursue a career in education, ultimately leading to graduate school and a mentorship with Jack. This experience shaped the speaker's approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and nurturing students' potential.

What was the narrator's initial major in college?

• Communication

• Musical Theater

• Popular Culture

• Education

What aspect of Jack's teaching made the narrator excited about writing?

• His emphasis on group projects

• His strict grading style

• His choice of engaging readings and documentaries

• His focus on exams

How did the narrator's assignment differ from the original requirement?

• It was shorter than required

• It was exactly as required

• It was submitted late

• It was longer than required

What did Jack suggest the narrator could do for a living?

• Become a scientist

• Work in theater

• Study and write about culture

• Become a doctor

What did the narrator ultimately pursue after being inspired by Jack?

• A career in business

• A career in education and cultural studies

• A career in musical theater

• A career in medicine