Even though I never actually sat in her class, Ms. Austin was still one of the best teachers I had. She’d always take the time to chat with me about my goal of becoming a lawyer, giving me the kind of real-world advice you don't usually get in a hallway. It honestly meant a lot that she cared enough to mentor me on her own time, making sure I felt ready to take on law school. She was just one of those people who was always in my corner, even without her name being on my schedule.