Teddy Stallard Story: MakeADifferenceMovie.com
Summary
TLDRMiss Thompson, a fifth-grade teacher, initially treats all her students equally but struggles with her feelings towards Teddy, a student with a troubled past. After reviewing Teddy's records and realizing her biases, she changes her approach, focusing on Teddy's growth. Her dedication transforms him into a top student, and he later becomes a successful doctor. Teddy's life-changing gratitude and Miss Thompson's reflection on her impact on his life underscore the importance of believing in and nurturing students.
Takeaways
- đ Miss Thompson initially told a lie to her students, claiming to love them all equally, but she struggled with this when faced with Teddy's challenging behavior.
- đ Teddy's early school years were marked by social difficulties, poor personal hygiene, and a lack of parental support due to his mother's illness and subsequent death.
- đ Teddy's academic records revealed a bright child who was well-liked and had good manners, but whose performance declined as his home life deteriorated.
- đ Miss Thompson felt ashamed after learning about Teddy's background and realized the impact her own attitude had on him.
- đ Teddy's Christmas gift to Miss Thompson, despite its unpolished appearance, held deep sentimental value and served as a turning point in their relationship.
- đ Miss Thompson's change in attitude and approach to teaching had a profound effect on Teddy, leading to significant improvements in his academic performance and self-esteem.
- đ Teddy's academic success continued through high school and college, with Miss Thompson's influence being a key factor in his achievements.
- đ Teddy's letters to Miss Thompson over the years demonstrated his enduring gratitude and the lasting impact she had on his life.
- đ©ââïž Teddy's journey culminated in him becoming a doctor, a testament to the power of a teacher's belief and support.
- đ Teddy invited Miss Thompson to his wedding, asking her to stand in for his mother, highlighting the deep bond they had formed.
- đ The story emphasizes the importance of making a positive difference in someone's life, as even small actions can have profound and lasting effects.
Q & A
Who is Teddy Stallard in the story?
-Teddy Stallard is a young boy in Miss Thompson's fifth-grade class who initially struggles with school and personal life due to his home situation.
Why did Miss Thompson initially dislike Teddy?
-Miss Thompson initially disliked Teddy because he didn't play well with other children, his clothes were messy, and he constantly needed a bath. She also found him unpleasant.
What changed Miss Thompson's perspective on Teddy?
-Miss Thompson's perspective changed after reviewing Teddy's past records, which revealed his struggles with his mother's illness and death, and his father's lack of interest.
What was the significance of the Christmas presents Teddy gave to Miss Thompson?
-The Christmas presents Teddy gave Miss Thompson, a rhinestone bracelet and a bottle of perfume, were significant because they reminded her of Teddy's mother and showed Teddy's appreciation for her.
How did Miss Thompson's approach to teaching change after realizing Teddy's background?
-After realizing Teddy's background, Miss Thompson shifted from teaching subjects to teaching children, paying particular attention to Teddy and encouraging him, which led to his academic improvement.
What was the impact of Miss Thompson's change in attitude towards Teddy?
-Miss Thompson's change in attitude led to Teddy becoming one of the smartest children in the class, and he later became a successful doctor, crediting her for his achievements.
How did Teddy's life progress after his fifth-grade year with Miss Thompson?
-Teddy went on to graduate high school third in his class, college with highest honors, and eventually earned a medical degree, becoming Dr. Theodore F. Stallard.
What was Teddy's request of Miss Thompson regarding his wedding?
-Teddy asked Miss Thompson to sit in the place usually reserved for the mother of the groom at his wedding, as his father had passed away.
What did Miss Thompson wear to Teddy's wedding, and why was it significant?
-Miss Thompson wore the rhinestone bracelet with missing stones and the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing. This was significant as it showed her support and the lasting impact of their relationship.
What lesson does the story convey about the impact of one's actions on others?
-The story conveys that one's actions, or lack thereof, can significantly impact another's life, and that believing in and encouraging others can lead to profound positive changes.
Outlines
đ Transformation Through Compassion
The story begins with Miss Thompson, a fifth-grade teacher, who initially harbors a prejudice against Teddy, a student with behavioral issues and poor personal hygiene. Despite her initial lie of loving all her students equally, she treats Teddy unfairly. However, upon reviewing Teddy's past records, she learns about his struggles, including his mother's terminal illness and death, and his father's lack of interest. Realizing her mistake, she feels ashamed and changes her approach. When Teddy gives her a Christmas present, a bracelet and perfume, she appreciates it genuinely, leading to a change in her teaching philosophy. She starts focusing on Teddy, helping him to excel academically and emotionally, eventually making him one of her favorite students.
đ Triumph Over Adversity
The narrative continues with Miss Thompson's impact on Teddy's life, as he grows up to achieve academic success despite his challenging past. Teddy's letters to Miss Thompson over the years convey his gratitude, acknowledging her as the best teacher he ever had. His achievements include graduating high school third in his class, college with highest honors, and eventually earning a medical degree, becoming Dr. Stallard. Teddy's life takes a significant turn when he invites Miss Thompson to his wedding, asking her to sit in the place of his mother. At the wedding, Miss Thompson wears the bracelet and perfume Teddy had gifted her years ago, symbolizing the profound influence she had on his life. Teddy expresses his gratitude to her for believing in him and making him feel important, to which Miss Thompson tearfully responds that it was Teddy who taught her the power of making a difference in someone's life.
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Keywords
đĄUntruth
đĄTeddy Stalard
đĄMiss Thompson
đĄClassroom Dynamics
đĄPast Records
đĄChristmas Presents
đĄTransformation
đĄRhinestone Bracelet
đĄPerfume
đĄEducational Impact
đĄMaking a Difference
Highlights
Miss Thompson tells her class she loves them all the same, despite her personal feelings towards Teddy.
Teddy's behavior and appearance suggest he's struggling, but Miss Thompson initially judges him harshly.
Miss Thompson's review of Teddy's past records reveals a tragic background and her own prejudice.
Teddy's first grade teacher described him as bright and joyful.
Teddy's second grade teacher noted his mother's terminal illness and its impact on him.
The third grade teacher reported Teddy's mother's death and his father's lack of interest.
Teddy's fourth grade teacher observed his withdrawal and lack of interest in school.
Miss Thompson feels ashamed upon realizing Teddy's struggles and her own role in them.
Teddy's Christmas gift to Miss Thompson is a heartfelt, if clumsily wrapped, gesture.
Miss Thompson's reaction to Teddy's gift changes the dynamic in the classroom.
Teddy's comment about Miss Thompson smelling like his mother is a poignant moment.
Miss Thompson shifts her focus from teaching subjects to teaching children.
Teddy's academic performance improves dramatically with Miss Thompson's attention.
Teddy's letters over the years consistently recognize Miss Thompson as his favorite teacher.
Teddy's educational achievements continue, with Miss Thompson receiving updates on his success.
Teddy becomes a doctor, crediting Miss Thompson for her influence on his life.
Teddy invites Miss Thompson to his wedding, asking her to represent his mother.
At the wedding, Teddy thanks Miss Thompson for believing in him and making him feel important.
Miss Thompson reflects on the impact one person can have on another's life.
Transcripts
as she stood in front of her fifth grade
class on the first day of school
she told the children an
untruth like most teachers she looked at
her students and said that she loved
them all the same however that was
impossible because there in the front
row slumped in his seat was a little boy
named Teddy
stalard Miss Thompson had watched Teddy
the year before and noticed that he
didn't play well with other children
that his clothes were messy and that he
constantly needed a
bath and Teddy could be
unpleasant it got to the point where
Miss Thompson would actually take
Delight in marking his papers with a
broad red pen making bold x's and then
putting a big F at the top of his
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papers
at the school where Miss Thompson taught
she was required to review each child's
past records and she put Teddy's off
until the last however when she reviewed
his file she was in for a
surprise Teddy's first grade teacher
wrote Teddy is a bright child with a
ready laugh he does his work neatly and
has good manners he is such a joy to be
around
his second grade teacher wrote Teddy is
an excellent student well liked by his
classmates but he is troubled because
his mother has a terminal illness and
life at home must be a
struggle his third grade teacher wrote
his mother's death has been hard on him
he tries to do his best but his father
doesn't show much interest and his home
life will soon affect him if some steps
aren't
taken Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote
Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much
interest in
school he doesn't have many friends and
he sometimes sleeps in
class by now Miss Thompson realized the
problem and she was ashamed of
herself she felt even worse when her
students brought her Christmas presents
wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright
paper except for
Teddy's his present was clumsily wrapped
in heavy brown paper that he got from a
grocery
bag Miss Thompson took pains to open it
in the middle of the other
presents some of the students started to
laugh when she found a rhinestone
bracelet with some of the stones missing
and a bottle that was one4 full of
perfume but she stifled the children's
laughter when she exclaimed how pretty
the bracelet was putting it on and
dabbing some of the perfume on her
wrist Teddy stalard stayed after school
that day just long enough to say Miss
Thompson today you smell just like my
mom used
to after the children left she cried for
at least an
hour on that very day she quit teaching
Reading Writing and arithmetic instead
she began to teach
children Miss Thompson paid particular
attention to
Teddy as she worked with him his mind
began to come alive the more she
encouraged him the faster he
responded by the end of the year Teddy
had become one of the smartest children
in the
class and despite her lie that she would
love all the children the same Teddy
became one of her teachers
pets a year later she found a note under
her door from Teddy telling her that she
was the best teacher he'd ever had in
his whole
life 6 years went by before she got
another note from
Teddy he then wrote that he had finished
High School third in his class and she
was still the best teacher he ever had
in his whole
life 4 years after that she got another
letter saying that while things had been
tough at times he'd stayed in school
he'd stuck with it and would soon
graduate from college with the highest
of
honors again he assured Miss Thompson
that she was still the best and favorite
teacher he'd ever
had then four more years passed and yet
another letter
came after he got his bachelor's degree
he had decided to go a little
further she was still the best and
favorite teacher he'd ever had but now
his name was a little longer
the letter was signed theer F Stallard
MD the story does not end here there was
yet another letter that
spring Teddy said he'd met this girl and
was going to be
married he explained that his father had
died a couple of years ago and he was
wondering if Miss Thompson might agree
to sit at the wedding in the place place
that was usually reserved for the mother
of the
groom of course Miss Thompson did and
guess
what she wore that
bracelet the one with several
rhinestones
missing moreover she made sure she was
wearing the perfume that Teddy
remembered his mother wearing on their
last Christmas
together
they hugged each other and Dr stalard
whispered in Miss Thompson's ear thank
you for believing in
me thank you so much for making me feel
important and showing me that I could
make a
difference Miss Thompson With Tears In
Her Eyes whispered back she said Teddy
you have it all wrong
you were the one who taught me that I
could make a
difference I didn't know how to teach
until I met
you you can never tell what type of
impact you may have on another's Life by
your actions or lack of
action please consider this fact in your
Venture through life and just try to
make a difference in someone else's life
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