Have you ever had a teacher or counselor in school that influenced your life in a positive way?
For me, my fourth and fifth grade teachers (Mrs. Searcy and Ms. Sanford, respectively), had a profound effect on my adolescence. They instilled in me a desire to read frequently, to be creative and to embrace life's challenges with tenacity and optimism.
For the children at Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, Principal Sherri Gahn is going above and beyond her duties as the school's administrator. She has turned her campus, largely populated by poor and homeless children, into a refuge of learning, laughter and hope. Watch the inspiring Turning Point episode in the video above to see how this one woman is successfully battling the poverty and poor performance that plague this humble Vegas neighborhood. It's truly miraculous what she's been able to accomplish, and the lives she's been able to change.
You can also watch this episode of Turning Point tonight (Monday) at 10pm ET/8pm MT on BYUtv.