Sanaz Fotouhi - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Gourlay

The speaker shares their journey of moving from Iran to Japan as a child, facing language barriers, and attending an international school in Tokyo. With the help of a supportive teacher, Mrs. Gourley, they quickly learned English and won a writing competition. This experience sparked a lifelong interest in literature, leading to advanced studies in English literature.

Describe the speaker's feelings about being the only child with a headscarf.

What impact did the experience in the International School have on the speaker's future?