Donnie Piercey - Teachers Make a Difference - Harrow Strickland

The speaker reflects on their journey to becoming a teacher, which was nontraditional, starting with a theology major and later pursuing teaching certification. They share an impactful experience with Miss Harrow Strickland, an innovative fifth-grade teacher, who demonstrated creative and nontraditional teaching methods. The speaker learned valuable lessons about handling teaching challenges and the importance of being open with students about failures and successes, ultimately modeling resilience and professional growth.

What impact did the speaker's experience with Miss Harrow Strickland have on their view of teaching?

In what ways can teachers model resilience to their students?