Bridget Beichler - Teachers Make a Difference - Dennis Young

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Dennis Young, a principal who hired them over 20 years ago, had on their career as an educator. Dennis Young taught the speaker the importance of culture and climate in education, emphasizing how educators make others feel. Through quiet and subtle guidance, Dennis Young pushed the speaker to improve, leaving a lasting impression that has made them a better person and educator.

Who was the principal that hired the speaker at Meadowland Elementary?

• Dennis Young

• John Smith

• Mary Johnson

• Robert Brown

What aspect of being an educator does the speaker emphasize as important?

• Advanced technology

• Culture and climate

• High test scores

• Strict discipline

According to the speaker, what goes beyond learning and teaching in education?

• How you make others feel

• School funding

• Classroom size

• Extracurricular activities

How did Dennis Young influence the speaker's growth as an educator?

• With frequent meetings

• By setting an example

• Through strict rules

• By providing resources

What does the speaker attribute their personal and professional improvement to?

• Dennis Young's influence

• New teaching methods

• Advanced degrees

• Student feedback