1 . Throughout my life, I have met diverse people in various places. The _______ that I have made with these people have affected my life a lot. However, Mrs. Ostrenko’s _______ takes priority over the others’ influences in my life.

Mrs. Ostrenko was my eleventh grade English teacher. She shows that being a teacher is not about teaching but also _______ someone’s life, whether it is significant or trivial.

“My greatest joy is seeing my _______ succeed,” said Mrs. Ostrenko on the first day of class. Not all students come to school excited to learn, but Ostrenko is the type of teacher that has the ability to make her class _______ and memorable. Not only did I learn more about English in one quarter from her class than I learned in my first two years of high school, but her influence allowed me to _______ in all my other classes as well.

Mrs. Ostrenko may look like any other lady but what lies beneath the surface is an enthusiastic soul with perseverance that _______ those around her. Having taught for over ten years, she is still able to find the joy in _______ and remains as enthusiastic as ever about the topic she teaches. Her willpower and self-sacrificing _______ encourage me with the strength to overcome everyday obstacles. Her passion for teaching is evident in every single lesson she teaches, which inspires me to seek the same kind of __________ in my class as a teacher.

She is more than just an inspiration; she is a mentor who has taught me the importance of education.