Ralph Morelli - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the positive influence of teachers in their life, particularly during 8th grade. Mr. Root, a social studies teacher, provided a unique adult experience by teaching students to fill out tax forms, treating them as grownups. Mr. Urda, a physics teacher, inspired a deep interest in understanding how things work, which influenced the speaker's career choice in education.

In what ways did the speaker's teachers instill a sense of the importance of education?

What decision did the speaker make regarding their career, and what influenced that decision?