Margaret Gibson - Teachers Make a Difference - John Allen, Louis Rubin Jr and George Garrett

The speaker reflects on the influence of three teachers during their college years. John Allen's intimidating presence turned into respect, pushing the speaker into creative writing. Louis Ruben provided supportive workshops, confirming the speaker's abilities. George Garrett offered generous guidance, emphasizing commitment to writing. These teachers helped the speaker grow as a writer, instilling confidence and dedication.

What advice did George Garrett give to the speaker about becoming a poet?

In what ways did the teachers mentioned in the text provide support to their students?