Luis Torres - Teachers Make a Difference - The Guidance Counselor

The speaker recounts how their guidance counselor advised them to join the military instead of pursuing college, believing they wouldn't succeed in higher education. This advice led them to join the Navy, which profoundly impacted their life. Determined to prove the counselor wrong, they pursued higher education, earning multiple degrees. Now an educator, they emphasize the importance of equal opportunities for all students, advocating for education as a means to empower youth and prevent misguided decisions.

What were the two career options suggested by the guidance counselor?

• Lawyer and scientist

• Mechanic and military

• Teacher and doctor

• Engineer and artist

What was the narrator's main goal after their experience with the guidance counselor?

• To become a successful mechanic

• To travel the world

• To educate the youth and prevent similar decisions

• To join the military permanently

Which degree did the narrator first pursue after leaving the military?

• Master's degree in education

• Advanced degree in administration

• Associate's degree in science

• Bachelor's degree in psychology

What was the narrator's ultimate educational achievement?

• Becoming a college professor

• Finishing the NYC Leadership Academy

• Completing a PhD

• Starting a new business

What philosophy does the narrator hold as an educator?

• All children should have equal opportunities

• Only some children have the potential to succeed

• Education is not necessary for success

• Military service is the best path for everyone