Michael A. Pope - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Patricia Warthan

The speaker reflects on the profound influence of Doctor Pat Warthen, who played a pivotal role in their educational and career journey. Doctor Warthen's mentorship and encouragement led the speaker to pursue higher education and eventually a career in teaching. The narrative emphasizes the significance of small, supportive actions by teachers that can inspire students to achieve more than they initially imagined.

Who was the most influential teacher in the narrator's life?

• Professor Jane Doe

• Mr. Robert Brown

• Doctor John Smith

• Doctor Pat Warthen

What program did Doctor Warthen encourage the narrator to apply for?

• Young Scholar Program

• National Science Foundation Program

• International Baccalaureate Program

• Advanced Placement Program

What scholarship did the narrator receive at the age of 14?

• Fulbright Scholarship

• Gates Millennium Scholarship

• National Science Foundation Scholarship

• Rhodes Scholarship

What career did the narrator initially consider before becoming a teacher?

• Engineering

• Law

• Business

• Medical Field

What does the narrator emphasize about the influence of teachers?

• The importance of grand gestures

• The significance of small acts of encouragement

• The necessity of strict discipline

• The value of high academic standards