In many cases a single teacher can change a child s life and get them on the right track.
Experts say that often, all it takes is one phenomenal teacher.
Miss Jackson was really the first person that led me to believe that I was gifted, or talented, or smarter, says college bound Jason Patrick. Jason of his fourth grade teacher, Queen Jackson. Ms. Jackson, was named by Jason as his STAR teacher. Jason, who grew up in a tough neighborhood, is now on his way out and on his way up with offerings of full scholarships to five colleges. Some say the secret to creating award winning students is as much about feelings as it is about facts.