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
25. Leeds teacher in the 1990s
Teacher Sandra Horton of Park Spring Primary School in Swinnow with pupil Laura Carrack during a lesson in April 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
26. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Iveson Primary School's rugb y league team were celebrating a successful season in July 1997. Pictured, back row from left, are teachers Alun Davies and Stephen Boothroyd. Middle row, from left, are Micjeal Lister, Charles Munday, Adam Flesher, Micheal Brown, Anup Manota, Kelly Chadwick, Jeffrey Fairclough and Ryan Bennett. Front row, from left, are James Dabill, Gregory Dabill, Micheal George, Gareth Riffin (captain), Piotr Kupiszewski, Jamie Brierley and Ashleigh Beever. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
27. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Pupils from St. Nicholas R.C. School completed a project about the River Aire are pictured with two of their teachers Mary Oakley (left) and Sheila Thomson. The children are, back row from left, Matthew Diamond, Matthew Sison, Holly Gunby, Sophie Staniforth, Nicola Cox, Anna Perkins. Middle row, from left, are Thomas Reynolds, Louis Walker, Jack Heraty, Gemma Boyle. Front row, from left, are Sian Gaughan, Sophie McBride, Cliona Mulvihill and Chelsea Connolly. Photo: Steve Riding
28. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Do you remember Colin Richardson? He was head teacher at Middleton Park High School pictured in November 1998. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
29. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
This is Anne Clarke new head teacher at Benton Park School in October 1997. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
30. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Deputy head teacher, Lesley Heathcote, takes class for Year 1 and Year 2 pupils at Hill Crest Primary School in September 1999. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim