Have you ever been inspired by a teacher?  The combination of care and passion, discipline and creativity, openness and focus in the right teacher changes your life and opens you up to new possibilities.  That’s a rare gift, and for the 9th in the series of inspirational speakers, I’m celebrating Taylor Mali, who puts it all on the line in a poem that gives us the teacher’s point of view — unforgettably.  I’m dedicating this blog to Mrs. Mahoney, Mr. Pye, Miss Lord, and Professor Edgar Shannon, all of whom inspired and nurtured me.  Thank you.  And thanks to Terry Lavelle, who sent me the link.