Dale Bryant, HVCC: He was my first CS teacher, and the first teacher that brought a dynamic, idiosyncratic approach to the classroom. He taught me to think and learn. There is no way I can express my appreciation to him for the way he opened my mind up.
Boris Goldfarb, UA: He made me realize that math isn't hard, and that learning takes time and effort. And that keeping a good attitude is key and that knowing about the history of mathematics is a worthwhile endeavor. Karin Reinhold, UA, continued these lessons.
Oh, and Mrs. Coker (my 3rd grade teacher who broke my school-wise self-confidence for many years after), if you're still alive: I made it, bitch.
