RIVER VALLEY and OZARK AREA — Q: Who was your favorite teacher and why?
A: My favorite teacher is Mr. Dean Stark, because he made science come alive for his students. He did things like take us on “science walks,” where we got to learn about plants in our area. He made sure we had hands-on experiments in biology and chemistry, too, which truly made understanding scientific principles easier. I love nature and other parts of science, and our Earth, because of Mr. Stark.
Earlene Lang-Hankins, Quitman
A: Her name was Lenore Cupp, and she taught drama. She was fierce, opinionated and strong-willed. She also taught us personal responsibility, gave us confidence and called out the best in us. She always was and still is my favorite teacher.
Larry Burton, Little Rock
Next week's question: What do you like best about fall?
Answers may be posted below or sent to Sasha Cerrato at scerrato@arkansasonline.com or P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203. You can also post them on the River Valley & Ozark Facebook page. Include your name and city of residence with all responses. We look forward to hearing from you. Keep checking to see if your “voice” is heard in the River Valley & Ozark Edition.