OfficeMax Presents A Day Made Better with James Denton

The speaker discusses their motivation for participating in the A Day Made Better project, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about the challenges teachers face, such as funding their own classrooms. They also share personal stories about influential teachers and coaches from their past, including their mother, who was an elementary school librarian, and other educators who played significant roles in their development.

What is the primary goal of the 'A Day Made Better' project as mentioned by the speaker?

• To build new schools

• To improve student performance

• To raise awareness about the needs of classrooms

• To provide financial support to teachers

Who was the speaker's favorite teacher during their elementary school years?

• Buddy Brown

• Their high school basketball coach

• Billy Hogan

• Their mother, the librarian

What role did Buddy Brown play in the speaker's life?

• He was the speaker's high school basketball coach

• He was the speaker's elementary school teacher

• He was the speaker's eighth grade science teacher and football coach

• He was the speaker's college professor

How did the speaker describe their high school basketball coach, Billy Hogan?

• Inspirational and tough

• Indifferent and uninvolved

• Very lenient and easy-going

• Strict but uninspiring

What was a common trait among the individuals who influenced the speaker during their school years?

• They were all family members

• They were all sports coaches

• They were all strict disciplinarians

• They were all involved in the speaker's academic life