Christine Beck - Teachers Make a Difference - Vivian Shipley

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Vivian Shipley, a distinguished teaching humanist at Southern Connecticut State University, had on their life. Initially a lawyer and law teacher, the speaker transitioned to a published poet and literature teacher after joining Shipley's MFA program. This decision was influenced by a friend, Pat Mottola, and a serendipitous event. The speaker credits Shipley for her generous teaching style and for inspiring a new career path.

What role does the speaker currently hold in the Connecticut Poetry Society?

How did the speaker describe Vivian Shipley's approach to teaching?