Brandon Wiley - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their 6th grade teacher, Mr. Anderson, who made history engaging and inspired them to become a social studies teacher. A memorable project involved identifying community issues and presenting solutions, which was the speaker's first public speaking experience. Mr. Anderson's confidence in the speaker encouraged them to use real-world experiences in their own teaching, fostering student empowerment.

Who was the teacher that inspired the narrator to become a social studies teacher?

• Ms. Johnson

• Mrs. Brown

• Mr. Anderson

• Mr. Smith

What was the main focus of the project assigned by Mr. Anderson?

• Creating a historical timeline

• Identifying and solving a community issue

• Building a model of a famous landmark

• Writing a research paper

How did the students work on the community project?

• As a whole class

• In small teams

• In pairs

• Individually

What opportunity did Mr. Anderson provide to six students?

• To write an article for the school newspaper

• To lead a class discussion

• To present their projects to the school board

• To organize a school event

What lasting impact did Mr. Anderson have on the narrator?

• Encouraged them to pursue a career in science

• Inspired them to travel the world

• Gave them confidence in public speaking and real-world learning

• Motivated them to write a book