Orlando Patterson - Teachers Make a Difference - Noel A. White

The speaker reflects on the profound influence of Noel White, a high school teacher and coach, who stayed with the class from second grade through graduation. White's dedication and encouragement helped the speaker discover a passion for history and achieve academic success. Beyond academics, White taught the importance of kindness and love for one's subject, leaving a lasting impact on the speaker's life.

What qualities did the speaker attribute to their homeroom teacher?

What lesson did the speaker learn from their teacher about doing well in a subject?