Brandon Wiley - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their 6th grade teacher, Mr. Anderson, who made history engaging and inspired them to become a social studies teacher. A memorable project involved identifying community issues and presenting solutions, which was the speaker's first public speaking experience. Mr. Anderson's confidence in the speaker encouraged them to use real-world experiences in their own teaching, fostering student empowerment.

Who was the teacher that the speaker remembers most fondly?

What subject did Mr. Anderson make particularly interesting?

What project did the students work on in Mr. Anderson's class?

How did Mr. Anderson contribute to the speaker's confidence in public speaking?

In what way does the speaker try to emulate Mr. Anderson in their own classroom?