Jim Sill - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker recounts their college experience, initially wanting to become a history teacher but being uninspired by most of their teachers. One exception was a unique teacher in a wheelchair who captivated the speaker with his storytelling in a history class about the Incas. This teacher's approach, emphasizing the unknown, left a lasting impact on the speaker, shaping their own teaching philosophy.

What was the teacher's initial aspiration when he first went to college?

Describe the unique characteristics of the history teacher that the narrator remembers.

How did the narrator feel during the history class, and what actions did he take?

What impact did the history teacher's statement about the unknown have on the narrator?

What lasting effect did the history teacher have on the narrator's approach to teaching?