Gaëlle Assoune - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Jean Calvi

The speaker shares a heartfelt story about how Mr. Jean Calvi, a philosophy teacher at Lycée du Parc Impérial in Nice, profoundly impacted their life. Despite being a passive student, Mr. Calvi's encouragement and empathy helped the speaker regain self-confidence, pass their baccalaureate, and pursue a teaching career. The speaker expresses deep gratitude, attributing their success, including being a finalist at the Global Teacher Award, to Mr. Calvi's avant-garde teaching methods and support.

What does the speaker attribute to their success in passing the baccalaureate?

Why does the speaker consider Mr. Calvi an empathetic teacher?