The speaker shares a heartfelt story about how Mr. Jean Calvi, a philosophy teacher at Lycée du Parc Impérial in Nice, profoundly impacted their life. Despite being a passive student, Mr. Calvi's encouragement and empathy helped the speaker regain self-confidence, pass their baccalaureate, and pursue a teaching career. The speaker expresses deep gratitude, attributing their success, including being a finalist at the Global Teacher Award, to Mr. Calvi's avant-garde teaching methods and support.

Who was the teacher that had a profound impact on the narrator's life?

• Mr. Jean Calvi

• Dr. Emily Brown

• Ms. Jane Doe

• Mr. John Smith

What was the narrator's academic status before Mr. Calvi's influence?

• Top of the class

• A passive student

• A school dropout

• An active participant

How did Mr. Calvi help the narrator regain their self-confidence?

• By punishing them for being late

• By giving them extra homework

• By highlighting their reflections

• By ignoring their mistakes

What unique teaching method did Mr. Calvi use?

• Daily quizzes

• Online classes

• Open school environment

• Strict classroom rules

What recognition did the narrator receive, partly due to Mr. Calvi's influence?

• Best Student Award

• Global Teacher Award finalist

• Top Educator Prize

• Teacher of the Year