Peter DeWitt - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker shares their educational journey, highlighting struggles in school, including being held back in 4th grade, losing a parent, and dropping out of community colleges. Despite these challenges, a turning point came through long-distance running and the mentorship of Coach Molson, which led to significant academic improvement and participation in national cross-country events.

What significant life event happened to the narrator in 5th grade?

• The narrator was retained in 4th grade.

• The narrator moved to a new city.

• The narrator's father passed away.

• The narrator's mother went back to school.

What was the narrator's rank upon graduating high school?

• Ranked 262nd out of 266

• Ranked 266th out of 266

• Ranked 100th out of 266

• Ranked 1st out of 266

What condition did Coach Molson set for the narrator to join the running team?

• Win a local race

• Improve academic performance

• Lose 40 pounds

• Attend all practice sessions

What was the narrator's GPA after the semester with Coach Molson's guidance?

• 2.5

• 1.7

• 3.86

• 3.0

What lasting impact did Coach Molson have on the narrator?

• Inspired the narrator to improve academically and personally

• Helped the narrator become a professional athlete

• Encouraged the narrator to drop out of college

• Motivated the narrator to change career paths