Deborah Caldwell-Stone Teachers Make a Difference - Steven J. Heyman

The speaker reflects on influential teachers in their life, highlighting Miss Nader, who encouraged independent reading in the school library, and Steven Heyman, who taught First Amendment law with a focus on dignity and humanity. These lessons have shaped the speaker's current work, emphasizing the importance of respecting individual rights and freedoms, particularly in the context of libraries.

Who was Miss Nader and what role did she play in the author's early education?

What important lesson did Steven Heyman teach the author about the First Amendment?

How does the author describe the relationship between the First Amendment and the dignity of individuals?

In what ways does the author ensure that everyone's rights are respected in their work?

What significance does the author place on the library in the context of their experiences?