José Gustavo Calderón De Anda - Teachers Make a Difference - Miss Maru

The speaker reflects on the influence of their kindergarten teacher, Miss Maroon, who encouraged them to pursue a challenging career in engineering, medicine, or science. Inspired by her belief in their potential, the speaker chose to study engineering and later combined it with teaching to impact society positively. The story highlights the power of teaching and the importance of choosing a career that can transform the community.

What did Miss Maroon encourage the narrator to pursue?

• A career in business

• A career in sports

• A challenging career

• A career in arts

What was the narrator inspired to do after conversations with Miss Maroon?

• Become a musician

• Start a business

• Study engineering

• Travel the world

What was the narrator's goal in choosing their career?

• To travel extensively

• To become famous

• To transform their community

• To earn a lot of money

How does the narrator view teaching?

• As a temporary job

• As a way to earn money

• As a powerful societal tool

• As a hobby

What combination did the narrator choose for their career?

• Engineering and medicine

• Engineering and teaching

• Science and arts

• Business and sports