Jim Sill - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker recounts their college experience, initially wanting to become a history teacher but being uninspired by most of their teachers. One exception was a unique teacher in a wheelchair who captivated the speaker with his storytelling in a history class about the Incas. This teacher's approach, emphasizing the unknown, left a lasting impact on the speaker, shaping their own teaching philosophy.

What was the narrator's initial career aspiration when they first went to college?

• A history teacher

• A science teacher

• An engineer

• A writer

What was one of the unique quirks of the memorable teacher?

• He used a marker to poke his cheek

• He always carried a book

• He never used notes

• He wore sunglasses in class

Which class did the narrator find particularly engaging due to the teacher's storytelling?

• History of the Egyptians

• History of the Incas

• History of the Greeks

• History of the Romans

What realization did the narrator have about historical knowledge during the class?

• History is always accurate

• All historical events are documented

• We don't really know what happened

• History is irrelevant

How did the memorable teacher influence the narrator's own teaching philosophy?

• By focusing on memorization

• By emphasizing strict discipline

• By embracing the unknown

• By avoiding storytelling