Charlie Rossiter - Teachers Make a Difference

The transcript reflects on influential teachers and poets. Mr. Terry, a 10th-grade algebra teacher, is praised for his calm demeanor. The speaker also shares experiences from poetry workshops with Allen Ginsberg, a conference with Gary Snyder, and the inspiration drawn from Kenneth Rexroth's nature and love poems. Eileen Myles' unique poetic style is also highlighted as a source of inspiration.

In what ways did Kenneth Rexroth inspire the speaker?

How did Eileen Myles' poetry impact the speaker's writing style?