James Finnegan - Teachers Make a Difference - Howard Schwartz

The speaker shares their transformative experience with Howard Schwartz, a poetry teacher at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Initially a business major, the speaker took a poetry course on a whim, which opened their eyes to contemporary poetry and changed their life. Despite continuing with business studies, the speaker developed a deep passion for poetry. Years later, they discovered a poem by Schwartz, 'Are Angels', which they had unknowingly admired for years. The transcript concludes with a recitation of this poem.

Describe the impact Howard Schwartz had on the author's life and career.

What themes are explored in the poem 'Are Angels' as mentioned in the text?