Michael J. Dunlea Teachers Make a Difference - Mary Finn

The speaker reflects on the significant impact their third-grade teacher, Mrs. Mary Finn, had on their life. Mrs. Finn made the speaker feel valued, special, and safe, creating a sense of belonging in her classroom. This experience inspired the speaker to emulate Mrs. Finn's approach in their own teaching career, striving to make every student feel special and valued.

Who had the greatest impact on the narrator's life?

• Their third-grade teacher, Mrs. Mary Finn

• Their parents

• A childhood friend

• A famous author

How did the narrator feel in Mrs. Finn's classroom?

• Confused and lost

• Like they were at home

• Bored and uninterested

• Anxious and nervous

What did Mrs. Finn make the narrator feel?

• Indifferent and detached

• Pressured and stressed

• Ignored and overlooked

• Valued and special

What has the narrator tried to emulate in their own teaching career?

• Mrs. Finn's ability to make students feel special

• Mrs. Finn's focus on academic excellence

• Mrs. Finn's strict discipline

• Mrs. Finn's use of technology in the classroom

How long has the narrator been teaching?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 18 years

• 25 years