Heather Dowd - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Manfield

The speaker reflects on the significant impact their middle school teachers, particularly Mrs. Manfield, had on their life. Despite being shy and lacking confidence, a challenging lip sync assignment helped them realize the need to improve their confidence. This experience motivated them to face situations that required public speaking, ultimately leading to their ability to deliver keynotes to large audiences.

What lesson did the speaker learn from their experience in middle school?

In what ways did the speaker's confidence change from middle school to now?