Jitu Brown - Teacher Make a Difference - Ms. Coleman and Ms. Johnson

The speaker reflects on two influential teachers from their childhood, Miss Coleman and Miss Johnson. Miss Coleman, the 4th-grade teacher, recognized the speaker's potential and encouraged them to write poetry, boosting their confidence. Miss Johnson, the 8th-grade teacher, inspired the speaker to pursue journalism and provided personal guidance. Both teachers played crucial roles in affirming the speaker's identity and capabilities, leaving a lasting impact on their life.

What was the impact of the poetry contest on the narrator's self-perception?

In what ways did the two teachers affirm the narrator's identity as a young black child?