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We asked. You answered. Did a teacher change the way you saw yourself?

My thesis adviser once told me the world was lucky to have me in it. Her comment floored me. She helped me understand and appreciate my own intellect.

While reporting a profile on children’s book author Jarrett Krosoczka, I talked with his high school comics and animation teacher, Mark Lynch. Mr. Lynch helped him see the value in original thinking and artistry.

In his memoir, Mr. Krosoczka immortalizes in ink and paper the many teachers who changed his life. Reporting the story made me think about the

How to improvise accordingly'If you can think of it. You can make one.'

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