I never spoke to him about his son again. I was hurt by her reaction and stayed away from her. I didn't bother to contact her again; I didn't tell him how much his son had changed. Today, with better understanding, I learned that I should not take anything personal. I had no idea what was going through this lady's head. With this better understanding, I will always remember this incident and will need to learn additional skills to not take things to heart. Being persistent and having an impact on a child's life are two of the reasons that led me to decide to become a teacher. My first student taught me not to give up and to always keep trying. He brought out the best in me, which helped me bring out the best in him. My second student helped me reach my destination. I was able to impact his life, and then I knew I would motivate you by teaching. I am happy that today I am taking another step towards my