Dan O'Rourke
Enter Dan O’Rourke, a Chicago-born English teacher and educational consultant. Dan believes in language’s power to influence our beliefs. This is why he stresses the value of argument, something we’ll delve into deeply.
Read MoreTeachers are some of our world’s most undervalued heroes. Their heroism is not self-serving; they work to bring out the inner heroes of entire generations. This is why we wanted to spotlight Dan O’Rourke, a Chicago-based English teacher who believes in language’s power to influence our beliefs. He trains his students to argue respectfully, to consider the perspectives of their opponents.
Read MoreDaniel O’Rourke explains what a hero is to him: What it means to me to be a hero is to be able to set goals and have the courage to strive to achieve those goals. In striving to achieve those goals, a hero is going to have to be responsible and delay gratification.
Read MoreEnglish teacher Daniel O’Rourke explains the literary origins of the hero’s journey.
Read MoreEnglish teacher Daniel O’Rourke explains that suffering is the great equalizer of humanity.
Read MoreCheck out the trailer for our new hero, Daniel O’Rourke, a Chicago-based English teacher who instructs his students on how to properly argue their point.
Read MoreDan O’Rourke is a special kind of teacher. Growing up in harsh conditions, he has a great understanding of the trials and tribulations that all people face. And he teaches his students to be impartial, to argue with respect to the other side.
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