Challenging, demanding, dynamic, and unpredictable were all words that describe Dr. Powell, my Sophomore English teacher. Her rigorous teaching style left me with unrelenting anxiety. I feared that I would not meet my own high expectations in her class. Eventually, the fear that consumed me dispelled; I became used to her unpredictable style and started to feed off of and crave the challenge her class provided. She unearthed a side of me I never knew I possessed. She taught me to never settle and to always rise above my potential. With her persistent encouragement and belief, Dr. Powell indoctrinated me to have conviction in my own abilities. Now I constantly strive to create a larger impact in society.
Dr. Powell taught me