Pam Moran - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the profound impact their grandfather had on their life. Growing up on a farm in South Carolina, the speaker learned valuable lessons in observation and social good from their self-educated grandfather. Despite having only an eighth-grade education, the grandfather was wise and open to change, capturing moments like the moon landing with a Polaroid camera. His legacy emphasized the importance of education and being open to learning, shaping the speaker's perspective on education as an ecosystem rather than a hierarchy.

What impact did the grandfather's openness to new ideas have on the speaker's perspective on learning?

Reflect on the significance of education as emphasized by the grandfather. What message does it convey?