Luis Torres - Teachers Make a Difference - The Guidance Counselor

The speaker recounts how their guidance counselor advised them to join the military instead of pursuing college, believing they wouldn't succeed in higher education. This advice led them to join the Navy, which profoundly impacted their life. Determined to prove the counselor wrong, they pursued higher education, earning multiple degrees. Now an educator, they emphasize the importance of equal opportunities for all students, advocating for education as a means to empower youth and prevent misguided decisions.

What degrees did the speaker achieve after their military service?

How has the speaker's experience shaped their philosophy as an educator?