Michael Roth - Teachers Make a Difference -Victor Gourevitch & Henry Abelove

The speaker reflects on their transformative college experience at Wesleyan University, highlighting the profound impact of two professors, Henry Abeloff and Victor Gray. Abeloff's kind and gentle approach opened the speaker's mind to new perspectives, while Gray's challenging style pushed them to think critically. These experiences shaped the speaker's own teaching philosophy and left a lasting impression on their life and career.

What impact did the teacher Henry Abeloff have on the speaker's life?

Describe the speaker's feelings when he first attended Wesleyan University.

How did the speaker's background influence his college experience?

What subjects did the speaker study in high school, and how did they prepare him for college?

In what ways did the speaker feel challenged by Victor Gray's teaching style?

What were the two main lessons the speaker learned from his teachers?

How did the speaker's perception of education change throughout his college experience?