This 1-hour talk delves into the life-changing influence a teacher can have upon their students. In this program I share the powerful story of my 12th grade Political Science teacher who changed my life forever. Not only was she my teacher but she became my life-long friend and mentor and eventually began shaping the lives of my daughters until she passed-away prematurely. If teachers question their ability to have an impact on students or are not inspired after this story, they may want to consider another profession.