Candace Barriteau Phaire - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Burnett & Mrs. Fierman

The speaker reflects on two significant teachers during their pre K-12 education. The first was Mrs. Burnett, a second-grade teacher who helped the speaker transition smoothly into a new school and gifted class, emphasizing the importance of reading. The second was Mrs. Fairman, a sixth-grade math teacher who reignited the speaker's passion for math after a previous negative experience, inspiring them to pursue a PhD in math education.

What teaching methods did Mrs. Burnett use to make reading enjoyable?

What was the author's experience with math before meeting Mrs. Fierman?