60 Seconds with Uchenna Oguagha

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of their fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. La Monaco, who taught them for three years. Known for her motto of thinking outside the box, she left a lasting impression through a memorable project and a powerful speech. Despite initial disappointment in the students' performance, her encouragement to think creatively and work hard has inspired the speaker to strive for greatness and achieve success in life.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator during their school years?

• Mrs. Smith

• Mrs. La Monaco

• Ms. Brown

• Mr. Johnson

What was Mrs. La Monaco's motto that she frequently emphasized to her students?

• Never give up

• Think outside the box

• Work hard, play hard

• Stay focused

During the group project, how did Mrs. La Monaco react when the students did not meet her expectations?

• She praised their effort

• She was indifferent

• She was very disappointed

• She gave them another chance

What did Mrs. La Monaco's speech about thinking outside the box inspire the narrator to do?

• Ignore creative tasks

• Avoid taking risks

• Focus only on academics

• Challenge themselves to achieve more

How has the lesson from Mrs. La Monaco influenced the narrator's life?

• It made them avoid challenges

• It led them to be more cautious

• It helped them achieve success

• It had no impact