Kendall Thomas Teachers Make a Difference - Winifred Sloop Hills

The speaker reflects on a significant teacher, Winifred Slupe Hills, who was introduced by a music teacher when the speaker was 12. From ages 12 to 17, the speaker had weekly lessons with Winifred, who not only taught music but also opened up a broader cultural world. They studied composers like Mozart and sang various genres, including African American spirituals. Winifred also taught the speaker to sing in different languages, fostering a lifelong love of language.

What was the relationship between the narrator and their music teacher in elementary school?

How did Winifred Slupe Hills influence the narrator's love for language?