Edwina Trentham - Teachers Make a Difference - Tony Connor

The speaker shares how Tony Conner, an English professor at Wesleyan, profoundly impacted their life. At 37, the speaker, a single parent, attended Wesleyan and met Tony, who taught a poetry class. The class, held at Tony's house, involved sharing poetry and drinking wine. This experience revealed the speaker's passion for poetry and inspired them to become a great teacher. The speaker expresses eternal gratitude to Tony for these life-changing lessons.

Who is the teacher mentioned in the text and what subject did he teach?

What significant life change did the narrator experience before attending college?

Describe the atmosphere and activities during the poetry classes with Tony Conner.

How did Tony Conner influence the narrator's perception of themselves as a poet?

What does the narrator express gratitude for in relation to Tony Conner?