Ah, teachers, what a topic. They can make or break a kid.

I have a few that come to mind, but the one who stands out the most for my three children is one that made a difference in my son's life in the seventh grade.

He transferred to a Catholic school from a public. Not an easy task.

His homeroom teacher took him under her wing and welcomed him like you just couldn't believe. She took an interest in his photography and encouraged him every time he showed her one of his photos. She had a degree in the arts and brought her photography in to share with him. She also loaned him photography books.

It's 4 years later and he still keeps in touch with her. He loves photography and film making and I credit her encouragement from early on. He will always carry her in his heart.

And Candice, you're right...I'm glad gwinny stopped by to tell the teacher. I bet it made her week.