This story appears on former Senator Al Franken's Facebook page.  It's about his favorite teacher, Mrs. Molin, who taught fourth grade. 

Inspiring teacher stories about Les Brown, Emily Blunt, Maya Angelou, and Bill Gates.

With the support of teachers, Michael Atkins becomes the principal of Stedman Elementary School in Denver, Colorado.  He served as a custodian in the same district several years before. 

Students reunite with the teachers who changed their lives.  

Teachers seldom hear from their former students. This student returned to say "thank you."

In 2010, the New York Times asked students to describe the best teacher they every had and why. Here are their answers.