When I was struggling to find my way and confidence during my Junior year , Mrs. Livingston did not just teach me literature. She taught me how to believe in myself. When I was scared of failing, she taught me that mistakes were merely steps in the learning process, she even had after school ACT tutoring for her class. Her gentle insistence on challenging my own limitations completely transformed my approach to school and life. Because of her dedication I finally stopped saying any grade above a D is good and started to I need an A.