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moved on to middle school and
high school, I realized the skills
and life lessons that she taught
were moving on with me. I noticed
the importance of not just passing
a test but the value of retaining
information. I still carry the notes
she provided; they are still useful—
even in my college courses.

(Alexandria & Hannah) Mrs.
Parker described many teachers (Hannah) Mrs. Parker spoke to us
who had made such an impact on about her own mentors, and in
her as a student that she wanted reflecting on that, I realized the
to carry on that legacy as a teacher ripple effect of teaching. My desire
herself. Speaking as just two of her is to teach because of her and the
countless students, we can testify other teachers who influenced me.
that Mrs. Parker has indeed made As she stated in our interview, “It
an impact on our lives. is not the subject you teach; it is the
(Alexandria) As much as I relationships you are building. You
appreciated Mrs. Parker when may not remember what someone
I was 11, my appreciation grew taught, but you will always
even more when I returned to her remember how she made you feel.”
classroom as a student teacher*. Teachers have the power to inspire
She has shared much wisdom children to achieve their highest
about how to handle difficult potential while also offering a safe
situations in the elementary space for every student to feel
classroom as well as challenges welcome. I hope to be that for my
in the high school setting. I am future students, just as Mrs. Parker
grateful for her patient guidance was for me.
and support during the stress of (Alexandria & Hannah) We
my junior year. From fifth grade learned many lessons from Mrs.
to my upcoming graduation, Mrs. Parker—beginning with fifth
Parker has been unwavering in her grade math, how to overcome
love and confidence in me. high school struggles, as well as

Article Submitted by
Alexandria Leppert TALKINGTON

Alexandria Leppert is a senior at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders. She
competes for the varsity Coronado dive team and enjoys volunteering at the food bank
and helping with LISD’s Middle School dive team and the novice Lubbock Dive Club
team. When she graduates, she hopes to study physical medicine (Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation-PM&R, is a medical specialty that involves restoring function to persons
with disabilities.) and pursue a career in health care.

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