Emily Nusbaum - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker shares a humorous encounter while hiking, where they jokingly mentioned being in the 23rd grade. They then highlight their graduate adviser, Paul Silvia, as a memorable teacher due to his openness and support in allowing students to explore their interests. The speaker emphasizes that a great teacher supports and guides students in learning what they are passionate about.

What humorous response did the narrator give when asked about their grade level?

• College freshman

• 12th grade

• 23rd grade

• Graduate student

Who is the teacher that had the most impact on the narrator?

• Paul Silvia, the graduate adviser

• A college professor

• A high school teacher

• A family member

What university is associated with the narrator's graduate adviser?

• UNC Greensboro

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• MIT

What quality does the narrator appreciate most in their graduate adviser?

• Punctuality

• Openness to exploration

• Strictness

• Sense of humor

According to the narrator, what is a mark of a great teacher?

• Providing strict guidelines

• Allowing exploration of personal interests

• Focusing on traditional subjects

• Assigning a lot of homework