Who Is Your Hero?

Do you have a personal hero? Tell us about them. It doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference in someone else’s life.

Your Everyday Hero: Pat B.

Pat B. is a retired 2nd grade teacher. Like a lot of other teachers, Mrs. B faced challenges having kids in her class that brought with them various problems from home. In my particular case, as with so many other kids that she helped, I came from a disadvantaged family. I was often teased about my clothes, my height, and anything else that my peers found different about me. Mrs. B gave me the confidence to stare back into the face of adversity starting in the second grade and continuing through today. I am an accountant now and I owe my success to that second grade teacher that saw the potential in me.

Story was submitted anonymously