Bridget Beichler - Teachers Make a Difference - Dennis Young

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Dennis Young, a principal who hired them over 20 years ago, had on their career as an educator. Dennis Young taught the speaker the importance of culture and climate in education, emphasizing how educators make others feel. Through quiet and subtle guidance, Dennis Young pushed the speaker to improve, leaving a lasting impression that has made them a better person and educator.

What does the speaker believe is essential beyond learning and teaching?

Describe the subtle methods Dennis Young used to encourage the speaker.