Dana Mortenson - Teachers make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their father, a sociologist and impactful teacher, who inspired a love for learning and teaching. As a child, the speaker attended their father's sociology classes, which left a lasting impression. The father's passion for teaching and his recognition as a favorite professor motivated the speaker to pursue lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity.

Who was the most impactful teacher in the author's life and what was his profession?

What did the author do while attending their father's sociology classes?

What award did the author's father win during his teaching career?

How did the author's father's love for teaching influence the author?

What impact did the author's father's intellectual curiosity have on the author?