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
37. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
February 1998 and Carr Manor Primary School was celebrating a good Oftsed report. Pictured is teacher Garry Loye with pupils Arvinder Layall and Lauren Savage. Photo: James Hardisty
38. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Nursery teacher Audrey Wass with children in the portakabin at Ebor Gardens School in January 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme
39. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Nursery teacher Sarah Moorhouse from Blenheim Primary was having her hair cut in January 1998 to raise money to help save her school. She is pictured with nursery nurse Caroline Young. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
40. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
Spring Bank Primary School head teacher Andy Blakeley with some of his pupils as they helped him train for the Leeds Half Marathon in May 1997. He was running to raise money for school funds. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
41. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
A lesson in electronics for pupil Faye Annetts from technology teacher Wendy Redmile at Garforth Community College in March 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
42. Leeds teachers in the 1990s
October 1997 and Horsforth School teachers Alasdair Rutherford (left) and Malcolm Currie were planning to cycle more than 300 miles in three days to raise money for a school lift to enable better disabled access for pupil Laura Slater. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd