Kimberly Eckert - Teachers Make a Difference - Minnie Lafargue

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Miss Liphard, their high school speech teacher, had on their life. Despite being an introvert with low confidence, Miss Liphard's encouragement and belief in the speaker's abilities helped them feel special and capable of achieving more. The speaker highlights the intentional and caring relationship teachers can have with students, which they now appreciate as a teacher themselves.

What does the speaker reflect on regarding the relationship between teachers and students?

How does the speaker view Miss Liphard's intentionality in her teaching approach?