Larisa Tarasevich -Teachers Make a Difference Valentina Ivanova Turova, Terry Smith & Bob Greenberg

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of their first English teacher in shaping their career path, highlighting the teacher's encouragement to pursue studies at a distant school. They recount their experience with a government project that involved remote learning and summer camps with university teachers. The speaker also discusses the impact of global collaboration on their teaching methods, mentioning key figures who introduced them to project-based teaching and digital tools like Skype. This experience led to increased student motivation and personal growth, eventually resulting in leadership roles in global educational projects.

Who played a crucial role in guiding the narrator towards their future career?

• Mr. Bob Blender

• Mr. Terrace

• Their first English teacher

• Dr. Terry Smith

What was the nature of the project that allowed the narrator to study remotely?

• An online course

• A government project with Pedagogical University

• A local community program

• A private school initiative

How did Mr. Terrace and Mr. Bob Blender influence the narrator's teaching?

• By introducing them to traditional teaching methods

• By encouraging them to write a book

• By helping them start a new school

• By involving them in global collaboration and project-based teaching

What change did the narrator notice in their students after adopting project-based teaching?

• Increased absenteeism

• No change in behavior

• Decreased interest in projects

• Improved motivation and enthusiasm

What role did the narrator take on in the Kid Link Global Association?

• President

• Volunteer board member

• Secretary

• Treasurer