Mary Beth Bach

Dr. Mary Bach was my mentor. I am indebted to her, more than any other educator, for making the most significant impact on my teaching. With four simple words, she helped me to change lives: "How do you know?" After embracing this question, (that Mary said I must ask, every day, without fail), I was able to catapult my students to greater heights. No matter what responses my students gave, I continually asked that same question. Of course, if my students had not responded using complete...