In the annals of my school days, there lies a remarkable chapter, one that underscores the profound impact a teacher can have on a student's life. When I was in the seventh grade, something happened that I will never forget. I came down with chickenpox right before the final exams. It was a tough situation because the exams were just around the corner, and the school had a strict policy about not letting sick students take the exams for fear of spreading the virus to others.I was really worried. Missing the final exams could mean having to repeat the entire year, and that was a...