Marybeth Gasman - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Fix

The speaker shares their experience with Mr. Fix, an influential 11th-grade English teacher who helped them overcome personal challenges and encouraged them to pursue higher education. Mr. Fix recognized the speaker's writing talent, supported their intellectual growth, and assisted with college applications, including the FAFSA process.

Who was Mr. Fix in the narrator's life?

• A college professor

• An 11th-grade English teacher

• A neighbor

• A family friend

What did Mr. Fix appreciate about the narrator?

• Their artistic talents

• Their mathematical abilities

• Their sports skills

• Their writing and essay analysis

What was the narrator's initial belief about their intellectual abilities?

• They thought they were average

• They were overconfident

• They had little confidence in their intellect

• They believed they were highly intelligent

How did Mr. Fix help the narrator's family?

• By offering a place to stay

• By helping fill out the FAFSA

• By tutoring the narrator in math

• By providing financial support

What impact did Mr. Fix have on the narrator's educational journey?

• He advised them to change their major

• He motivated them to attend college

• He encouraged them to drop out of school

• He discouraged them from pursuing higher education