Looking back on my college courses, I remember one that made me feel extremely intimidated. The subject was Chemistry, and it was not one of my better subjects. My feelings would soon change.
I recall sitting there on the first day with sweaty palms glancing through the textbook. Chemistry seemed complex, and although I was good in math, I was still nervous.
As these emotions stirred, the door opened and in walked a tall man with glasses and a briefcase. He introduced himself as Mr. O’Sullivan, and said he would be our teacher. We went through attendance and the syllabus, and then he was ready to begin a lesson.
While listening to the lesson, I happened to notice a lot of puzzled faces on other students. I didn’t quite understand all the material myself, but I was going to do my best. Just then, as Mr. O’Sullivan was discussing electrons, he jumped on the desk and pretended to be one. Talk about getting “into” your work!
From that point on, the entire class felt so much better and not so intimidated. The manner in which Mr. O’Sullivan explained the material, whether through visuals or animation, was one in which it was easy to understand.
Thanks to Mr. O’Sullivan, I received an “A” in Chemistry. His way of teaching will never be forgotten!
-- Melissa Stiehler, Florida Atlantic University