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
31. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Jenny Stuart, music teacher at St Gregory's RC Primary, goes through the lyrics of The New Millennium which they were recording at the West Park Centre in October 1999. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
32. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Head teacher Ann McGarvey (centre) talks to parents about the new Home School Partnership at Sharp Lane Primary School in June 1997. Pictured, from left are Sharon Murgatroyd and Joanna Beales. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
33. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Environmentally conscious, pupils and staff at Westwood Primary School in Middleton regularly tidied up the school grounds and surrounding area. Pictured is headteacher Kathryn Atkins with pupils, from left, Andrew Travis, Fraser Dolan, Daniel France, Amy Nelson, Jaime Collins and Sarah Crawford. Pictured in April 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
34. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Head teacher Jim McHugh at Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary School in Moortown with pupils during the school assembly in November 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
35. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Head teacher Kevin Jones surveys the fire damage at Royds School in Rothwell in December 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme
36. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Head teacher Lindsey Wharmby at Lawnswood School with some pupils from her maths class pictured in February 1999. Photo: Steve Forrest