Good teachers are more than the sum of their test scores and college transcripts.
They also inspire and motivate students and instill lessons that last beyond the classroom. The Herald-Leader asked readers which teachers meant the most to them. The result was stories about men and women who made subjects come alive, who introduced students to new worlds and who, most of all, cared about their students. Mr. Lupold really believed in teaching and got into heart, body and soul. He was a really tall, imposing fellow, with a beard and a booming voice.