Deborah Drabick - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Marvin Goldfried

The speaker reflects on the influence of outstanding teachers, particularly their graduate school advisor, Dr. Marv Goldfried. They discuss the concept of impostor syndrome, where individuals feel they are deceiving others about their success. This realization provided comfort and perspective in dealing with personal challenges as a professor, mother, and mentor.

Who was the most influential figure in the speaker's educational journey?

• A high school teacher

• A college professor

• Their Graduate School advisor

• A family member

What concept did Dr. Marv Goldfried discuss that had a significant impact on the speaker?

• Growth mindset

• Impostor syndrome

• Time management

• Emotional intelligence

How did Dr. Goldfried's feelings about his success affect the speaker?

• It made them doubt their own abilities

• It provided them with comfort and perspective

• It discouraged them from pursuing their goals

• It had no impact on them

What roles does the speaker mention struggling with while trying to be successful?

• As a student and a friend

• As a researcher and a writer

• As a professor, a mom, and a mentor

• As a leader and a follower

What did the speaker learn from Dr. Goldfried's openness about his feelings?

• To avoid discussing personal feelings

• To focus solely on professional success

• To embrace challenges and grow

• To hide their own insecurities