Daniel Pink - Teachers Make a Difference - Peg Zidonis

The speaker reflects on a high school journalism teacher, Pegs Odonus, who allowed them to break school conventions by skipping assemblies to work on the newspaper. This experience provided a personal space to engage in meaningful work, fostering a sense of independence and creativity. The speaker expresses gratitude for the teacher's subversive approach, which left a lasting impact.

What qualities did the teacher Mrs. Odonus possess that made her memorable?

What was the narrator's opinion about school assemblies?

How did Mrs. Odonus allow the narrator to express their individuality?

What impact did Mrs. Odonus have on the narrator's approach to their work?

In what way did Mrs. Odonus's actions go against school conventions?