Catherine Borek is a 29-year veteran English and Theatre Arts teacher at Dominguez High School in Compton, California, and a California Teacher of the Year in 2023. As Ms. Borek describes her approach to teaching, host Ken Futernick asks what it’s like when former students come back and offer words of appreciation. Unbeknownst to Ms. Borek, one such student, Mariela Rojas, is waiting in the wings to do just that.

Meet Grammy-winning educator Pamela Dawson, who transforms lives through music, proving its power to connect and inspire.

Architect Geoff Prentiss reflects on the lasting impact of his enigmatic professor, Leslie Laskey, and the creative lessons he left behind.

Musician and psychologist Malik Boykin shares how two transformational teachers shaped his path and inspired his unique teaching style.

Bob Futernick, former Associate Director of the San Francisco Fine Arts Museums, sends a thank you note to his high school art teacher, Neil Bohr -- 50 years after taking his class.

Emili works with a teacher in South Central Los Angeles who helps a young, angry high school student deal with her emotions--through dance. This teacher story is about trust, the freedom to fail, and how the arts can transform lives.