Jan Bryan - Teachers Make Difference - Joyce Jay

The speaker reflects on the profound impact of their Latin teacher, Joyce J, at Abilene High School. Initially an immature and rebellious student, the speaker was redirected by a pivotal moment in Latin class when Joyce J encouraged them to return to class, recognizing their potential. This encouragement led to a transformation, resulting in the speaker becoming an engaged and responsible student, eventually graduating from high school and college, and earning advanced degrees. The speaker's life is now dedicated to discussing the impact of educators.

Who was the teacher that had the greatest impact on the narrator?

• Joyce J

• Dr. Green

• Mrs. Brown

• Mr. Smith

What subject did Joyce J teach the narrator?

• Science

• Latin

• History

• Mathematics

Why did the narrator prefer Latin over other foreign languages?

• It was easier to speak

• It was taught by a favorite teacher

• It required only reading

• It was a popular choice

What was the pivotal moment in the narrator's Latin class?

• Receiving a note to visit the assistant principal

• Being praised by the principal

• Winning a Latin competition

• Getting a perfect score on a test

How did the narrator's life change after the impactful sentence from Joyce J?

• They dropped out of school

• They became an engaged and responsible student

• They moved to a different school

• They became a teacher