Mrs. Buxton is a teacher who changes lives. She is kind, caring and nurturing, but has a commanding presence in the classroom. As a teacher, Mrs Buxton gives of herself, and reveals so much of her personality and enthusiasm for the subject. Her passion inspires her students to learn. She makes English thrilling, exciting, and full of meaning and relevance. Mrs Buxton shows respect for each of her students, even those who others might label "a lost cause". This approach earns her the respect of everyone she teaches. For her students, Mrs Buxton is a woman who possesses the power to reach people and change lives. She enters a life and in a quiet way, never leaves it.