And these wonderful photos, plucked from the YEP archive, from the 1990s prove just that. They feature teachers at schools, both primary and secondary, across city who were making the news during the decade. They range from new appointments through to charity challenges as well as those moving on or retiring. Spotted anyone who made a difference? READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Stephen Hines teacher and sculptor at Morley High high School puts the finishing touch to a his piece of his work to mark the opening of the new part of the school in December 1998 after the old building was destroyed by fire. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Cockburn High School maths teacher Janet Jackson helps pupil Paul Brownidge in January 1998. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Teachers from Beeston Primary School dressed up to raise money for Comic Relief in March 1999. Pictured, from left, are Norma Corcoran, Jane Storey, Paul Allams, Pam Allen and Irene Murphy. Photo: Emma Nichols
10. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Head teacher Alan Padden pictured with pupils in the assembly hall at Adel Primary School in October 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Year 2 pupils from Victoria Primary School with their teacher Julia Craven in March 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
12. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
This is Stephen Watkins, head teacher of Potternewton Primary, who was left counting the cost in July 1998 after vandals who broke more than 30 windows at the school. Photo: James Hardisty