Country singer Maren Morris reveals how a teacher changed her life Maren Morris has explained how one particular teacher changed her life. 9 May 2026 Maren Morris' high-school English teacher changed her life. Maren Morris has praised her old teacher The 36-year-old country music singer has enjoyed huge success in her career, but Maren doubts whether it would've been possible without the support and encouragement of one particular teacher. Maren told People: "Her name's Ms. Wheat, and she changed my life because she was really tough on me.