Jerry Blumengarten - Teachers Make a Difference - Pat Corr

The narrator shares an experience of being advised by the principal to observe Mr. Corps, a remarkable teacher whose engaging teaching style captivated students. Mr. Corps became a mentor, inviting the narrator to join a group of teachers who taught him how to connect with students in a challenging inner-city school. The narrator formed lifelong friendships with these teachers. When the school was closing, the narrator honored Mr. Corps by creating a plaque from his classroom door, expressing gratitude for his mentorship.

How did the narrator's relationship with other teachers contribute to his development as an educator?

What gesture did the narrator make for Mr. Corps when the school was going to be closed?