David L. Green - Teachers Make a Difference - Yvonne Hendricks

The speaker reflects on the significant impact of their first-grade teacher, Mrs. Hendrix, who inspired a lifelong passion for engineering and learning. Mrs. Hendrix's encouragement and advocacy played a crucial role in the speaker's educational journey, helping them and their brother become the first in their family to attend integrated schools and pursue higher education. The speaker also acknowledges other influential figures in their life.

Who was the narrator's first-grade teacher?

• Mrs. Barbara

• Mr. Don Beebe

• Mrs. Steven Hendrix

• Mrs. Inez Bryant

What profession did the narrator aspire to pursue from a young age?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Artist

• Teacher

What did the narrator draw in first grade that impressed Mrs. Hendrix?

• A detailed picture of a construction site

• A landscape painting

• A portrait of Mrs. Hendrix

• A diagram of a car

What was significant about the schools the narrator and their brother attended?

• They were boarding schools

• They were integrated schools

• They were art schools

• They were private schools

How did Mrs. Hendrix support the narrator and their brother's education?

• By providing financial aid

• By keeping their mother informed about educational opportunities

• By tutoring them after school

• By recommending them for scholarships