Teresa Amabile - Teachers Make a Difference - Sister Mary Felicia

The speaker reflects on the profound influence of Sister Mary Felicia, a high school science teacher, who ignited their passion for science. Despite initially pursuing chemistry in college, the speaker eventually shifted to psychology, a field they found more engaging. Years later, they discovered a forgotten note from Sister Mary Felicia, suggesting a career in psychology, highlighting her deep understanding of the speaker's interests.

What subjects did Sister Mary Felicia teach the narrator in high school?

• Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry

• Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry

• Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry

What was the narrator's initial major in college?

• Biology

• Psychology

• Physics

• Chemistry

What realization did the narrator have during their junior year in college?

• They wanted to become a teacher

• They preferred psychology over chemistry

• They were interested in biology

• They wanted to study physics

What did the narrator find in a memory box that related to their career choice?

• A letter from a college professor

• A booklet from the American Psychological Association

• A science award certificate

• A chemistry textbook

What did Sister Mary Felicia's note suggest about the narrator's interests?

• They should become a science teacher

• They might be interested in psychology

• They should pursue a career in chemistry

• They should study biology