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: 24 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Pupils at Shakespeare Primary School had been working on a project about racism and how to tackle it in December 1996. Pictured with teacher Miriam Shott are, from left, Oliver Wood, Charlotte Underwood, Josian Cooper, Zahid Tarvaz, Matthew James and Troy Prowell. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
14. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Do you remember John Kirkwood? He was head teacher at St. Pauls R.C. Primary School in April 1997. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
15. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Castleton Primary School, Leeds, headteacher Julia Horton and class teacher, Alistair Darnell in January 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Teacher Colin Breckenridge and four pupils from John Smeaton Community High School took part in an outward bound activity week in the Scottish Highlands in May 1997. From left are Laura Fulleylove, Christopher Musgrave, Rebecca Rogers and Martin Lumb. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Teacher Pam Powell is pictured with pupil Haneesa Hannif in Grafton School's new adventure playground in September 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
18. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Head teacher Anthony Cronshaw, right, Monsignor Anthony Boylan, teacher Helen Conlon and Class 8, at St Anthony's RC School in Beeston. Pictured in December 1995. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl