Heather Dowd - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Manfield

The speaker reflects on the significant impact their middle school teachers, particularly Mrs. Manfield, had on their life. Despite being shy and lacking confidence, a challenging lip sync assignment helped them realize the need to improve their confidence. This experience motivated them to face situations that required public speaking, ultimately leading to their ability to deliver keynotes to large audiences.

Which teacher had a lasting impact on the narrator's life?

• Mrs. Smith

• Mr. Johnson

• Mr. Brown

• Mrs. Manfield

What task did Mrs. Manfield assign that was particularly challenging for the narrator?

• Performing a dance

• Writing an essay

• Lip-syncing a song

• Solving a math problem

How did the narrator feel about the lip-sync assignment?

• Terrified

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Confident

What did the narrator learn from the lip-sync experience?

• The joy of performing

• The value of hard work

• The need to improve confidence

• The importance of teamwork

What is the narrator able to do now as a result of overcoming shyness?

• Deliver keynotes to large audiences

• Teach middle school

• Travel the world

• Write books