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
19. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Chris Leetham, head teacher at St Chad's C of E in Headingley, dyed his hair in the school colours to raise funds for NSPCC in May 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
20. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Temple Moor High School PE teachers Sarah Robertson (England), left, and Alison McGrandles, (Scotland), pictured in November 1997. The pair had been chosen to play rugby union for their countries. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
21. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Martin Spoor, the new head teacher at Agnes Stewart High School, is pictured with some of the pupils in September 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
22. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Jon Hosegood, head teacher at Primrose High School, was getting the school ready for Comic Relief in February 1997. The school was hoping to raise around £2,000 with Jon becoming Mr Nosegood. Also pictured is pupil Amy Drysdale. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
23. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Simon Goldie from Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School, gets encouragement from his teacher Kate Prior during the Boys Year 3/4 4x25m Freestyle Relay in The Swimsafe Schools Teams Swimming Gala held at Armley Sports Centre in March 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
24. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Pupils and teachers from Priesthorpe Schoolwere taking part in a sponsored walk in October 1997. Pictured back row, from left are John Goldthorp and Helen Metcalfe. Front row, from left, are Michaela Iceton, Pam Nicholas dressed as a box of detergent and Phillipa Britton. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty