Chester Higgins - Teachers Make a Difference - Bernest Brooks & P.H. Polk

The speaker reflects on the profound influence of two mentors, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Polk. Mr. Brooks, a social studies teacher, instilled pride in one's origins and emphasized character over background. Mr. Polk, a photographer, taught the importance of acceptance and the creative process in photography. Both mentors demonstrated that personal growth and problem-solving come from within, not from external tools or status. These lessons have had a lasting impact on the speaker's life and teaching philosophy.

Describe the relationship between education and personal connection as illustrated by Mr. Brooks.

What is the significance of creative problem-solving in photography according to the narrator?