Daniel Donaghy - Teachers Make a Difference - Harry Humes

The speaker recounts their transformative experience with Harry Humes, a poet and professor at Kutztown University. Initially a physics major, the speaker took a portrait writing class where they wrote a personal poem about their father. The feedback from Harry was encouraging, leading the speaker to realize their passion for poetry and teaching. This experience inspired them to pursue a career in teaching at a state school, aiming to help others find their voices, similar to how Harry helped them.

What was the speaker's initial academic focus before discovering their passion for poetry?

Describe the first assignment given in the portrait writing class.

How did the speaker feel about their writing before and after submitting the poem?

What impact did Harry Humes have on the speaker's writing journey?

What aspirations did the speaker express about their future career in teaching?