Rurik Nackerud - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the profound impact a college professor had on their academic self-perception. This professor, by openly sharing her identity, inspired the speaker to embrace their own identity and strive for similar achievements. The professor's courage and accomplishments serve as a continuous source of motivation for the speaker.

What was the initial challenge the speaker faced when thinking about influential teachers?

• Remembering a specific teacher from college

• Finding a teacher who was kind

• Identifying a teacher from K-12 education

• Recalling a teacher who taught science

How did the college professor influence the speaker's view of themselves?

• By giving them high grades

• By sharing her identity publicly

• By offering extra tutoring sessions

• By writing a recommendation letter

What aspect of the professor's actions was particularly thrilling for the speaker?

• Her teaching style

• Her public sharing of identity

• Her research publications

• Her academic achievements

What does the speaker admire about the professor's work?

• Its focus on LGB Tikku youth

• Its public and open nature

• Its scientific rigor

• Its artistic creativity

What motivation does the speaker derive from the professor's example?

• To pursue a career in teaching

• To be open about their own identity

• To write a book

• To travel the world