I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Yale

    My most influential teacher was my Financial Markets instructor at Yale because he made learning flexible.

  • History Teacher

    My most influential teacher was my history professor because she helped me see patterns in life.

  • Space

    My most influential teacher was my art instructor because she gave me space to create without fear. Who was your most influential teacher? Why?

  • Mr. Steward

    My most influential teacher was my basketball coach because he taught accountability.

  • Notice

    My most influential teacher was my second grade teacher because she made me feel noticed.

  • Manageable

    My most influential teacher was my science tutor because she made hard topics feel manageable.

  • Revise

    My most influential teacher was my college writing professor because he pushed me to revise until it felt right.

  • Trust

    My most influential teacher was my eighth grade English teacher because she helped me trust my own thoughts.

  • Parents

    My parents are my most influential teachers because they taught me most things I know. I am lucky to still have both of them in my life. Who was your…

  • Kindness

    My most influential teacher was my childhood babysitter because she taught kindness.