Ashley Rimmer - Teachers Make a Difference - Mary Layton

The speaker reflects on their most influential teacher, Marie Layton, who taught them AP English and creative writing in high school. Layton's attentive and engaging teaching style inspired the speaker to pursue a similar approach with their own students. The speaker shares anecdotes about Layton's ability to quickly read and understand student work, highlighting her impact on their educational journey.

What subject did the narrator take with Marie Layton during their senior year?

• History

• Mathematics

• AP English

• Creative Writing

How many times did the narrator take creative writing with Marie Layton?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

Why was Marie Layton considered the most influential teacher by the narrator?

• She organized many field trips.

• She gave easy grades.

• She listened and took the narrator seriously.

• She was very strict and disciplined.

What did the narrator and their classmates do to test if Marie Layton was reading their work?

• They used invisible ink.

• They submitted blank pages.

• They included jokes in their portfolios.

• They wrote very long essays.

What was the outcome of the narrator's prank poem titled 'In My Life'?

• It led to a counseling office visit.

• It was praised as the best poem.

• It was ignored by the teacher.

• It was published in a magazine.