Growing up, we spent more time with school teachers than we did with our parents. And the fact of the matter is: Teachers are in the position to make an impression upon what is a "captive audience." Believe me when I tell you, a many of teachers most certainly make an impression upon me. The world needs more Dwight Harris' Jack McGlaun's, Everett Byrd's, Vicki Russell Yoe, Verna Griggs, Betty Allen's, Albert Obyant's, Georgia Woodall, Anna Gerald, Linda J. Green's, and Clarence Mathis'
Yes sir, school teachers can and do make life lasting impressions upon youth, and I'm sure all of us have our own stories and memories of when and how a school teacher impacted us. Whether it be positive and negative, the impact can still be an influence for the good.