Kerry McGarvey - Teachers Make a Difference - Lorraine Burack

The speaker recounts their initial experience at PS 24 Queens, where they met Lorraine Vorak, who became a significant mentor. Lorraine offered unwavering support, encouraging the speaker to seek her out for any need, whether to cry or celebrate. Her influence was profound, shaping the speaker's aspirations as a teacher. Despite Lorraine's humility, she was regarded as one of the best teachers by both students and staff.

What was the narrator's initial feeling when they arrived at PS 24 Queens?

• Indifferent

• Confident

• Lost

• Excited

What did Lorraine Vorak offer to the narrator?

• A job

• Her mentorship and support

• A place to stay

• A book

How did Lorraine Vorak suggest the narrator should use her room?

• For studying

• For any emotional needs

• For teaching practice

• For meetings

What did the narrator admire about Lorraine Vorak?

• Her fashion sense

• Her teaching style and impact

• Her punctuality

• Her cooking skills

How did Lorraine Vorak perceive her own impact according to the narrator?

• She thought she was very influential

• She overestimated her impact

• She underestimated her impact

• She was unaware of her influence