Patricia Phillips Teachers Make a Difference - David Cook and Bob Slagter

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of two mentors: David Cook, a high school art teacher who encouraged creative thinking and non-compliance with norms, and Bob Slaughter, a statistics professor who instilled a deep understanding of statistics and public speaking. These mentors shaped the speaker's professional journey, highlighting the importance of creativity, mathematics, and effective communication in decision-making and research.

Who were the two educators that had the most influence on the speaker's life?

What lesson did David Cook, the high school art teacher, teach the speaker?

How did Bob Slaughter influence the speaker's understanding of statistics?

What was the speaker's initial attitude towards public speaking and statistics during their undergraduate studies?

In what ways did the mentorship of Bob Slaughter impact the speaker's professional life?