Alfie Kohn - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their educational journey, noting a lack of inspiring teachers until college, where George Morgan at Brown University profoundly influenced them. Morgan's interdisciplinary teaching and personal kindness shaped the speaker's approach to scholarship and teaching, emphasizing the integration of multiple disciplines to explore complex questions. This approach has been applied in their academic and professional work, advocating for interdisciplinary methods in education.

What qualities did George Morgan model for his students?

How did the author's experience with George Morgan influence their approach to teaching?