Andrea Bauer, a first year teacher, is learning the ropes while coping with several personal and professional challenges. She's a dynamo, with lots of potential. Will that potential be realized at an impoverished school in an urban setting? As the school year unfolds, her victories and defeats tell a story about life as a new teacher. Bea Johnson, a seasoned veteran, decides to mentor Andrea. She lives alone in one of the roughest city neighborhoods. She has a deep understanding of how difficult life can be for the children she serves. However, Bea must risk more than her professional career...