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
49. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
An outdoor reading lesson for Joseph Melia and Phoebe Smith with reception class teacher Gail Bickerdike at Spring Bank Primary in July 1999. Photo: Graham Lindley
50. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Bruntcliffe's Trevor Perry was named Secondary School teacher of the year in 1999. He is pictured with Norma Machell from Scarcroft Primary in York who was also named best in class. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
51. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Pupils at Fulneck School in Pudsey had the opportunity too throw wet creamy sponges at the teachers to help raise money for Children in Need in November 1999. Pictured is teacher Sally Edward. Photo: James Hardisty