William Doyle - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents, Leonard Bernstein & Heikki Happonen

The speaker reflects on influential educators in their life, starting with their parents who founded a Montessori school, emphasizing play and freedom in early education. Leonard Bernstein's passionate music education left a lasting impact. In Finland, the speaker learned about the importance of making school a child's favorite place, focusing on well-being and creating beautiful childhood memories. These experiences highlight the significance of joy and well-being in education.

Who were the teacher's parents and what significant contribution did they make to education?

What impact did Leonard Bernstein have on the teacher's understanding of music education?

What are the three key lessons the teacher learned from Hackey Hypponen regarding childhood education?

How does the teacher describe the relationship between well-being and learning?

What does the teacher believe should be the primary goal of education?