"You will be the gift to the community" was all the author could hear ringing in her ear as she pursued a successful teaching career in the Philippines and the USA for 33 years. Those words were from her dad who had chosen her teaching profession. Ms. Lawson had tried to persevere and take care of the very demanding task of teaching here and abroad, garnering accolades for her dedication to her profession and teaching expertise She could have sought a more lucrative career, but her passion to give her children a very good start in their life through their love of education and learning was...