Özgür Akas - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents

The speaker shares their background, growing up in a family of teachers, and how their parents, especially their mother, influenced their passion for teaching. They recount innovative teaching methods used by their parents in Turkey during the 1980s and their own experiences teaching math. The speaker emphasizes the importance of supportive teachers and expresses a deep love for educating others, not just in math but in broader life lessons.

What qualities does the teacher believe are important in a supportive educator?

In what ways does the teacher aim to educate their students beyond just academic subjects?