Reshan Richards - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their high school physics teacher, who was influential due to his storytelling and hands-on approach to teaching. This teacher prioritized student engagement and understanding over grades, which shaped the speaker's own teaching philosophy as a math teacher.

What qualities did the physics teacher possess that influenced the speaker's understanding of teaching?

What methods did the physics teacher use to help students engage with the material?

How did the physics teacher approach grades and exams, and what was his focus instead?

How does the speaker define success in learning, based on their experience with the physics teacher?

In what ways did the speaker's experiences with the physics teacher shape their own teaching philosophy?