Jeremy Utley - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Cook

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Missus Cook, a high school literature teacher, had on their life. Missus Cook's infectious passion for poetry instilled a lifelong love for the subject in the speaker. Her teaching went beyond the poems themselves, focusing on elements like alliteration and rhyme, and her enthusiasm left a lasting impression. Even after 20 years, the speaker still thinks of Missus Cook when encountering clever phrases in songs.

Who was Missus Cook and what subject did she teach?

How did Missus Cook influence the author's love for poetry?

What specific literary concepts did Missus Cook teach her students?

What lasting impact did Missus Cook have on the author's life?

How does the author continue to connect with Missus Cook's teachings in their daily life?