She found more gratification in teaching one willing student than a dozen resentful ones.

My grandmother always encouraged me in my studies, and I think she would be proud of what I have been able to achieve.

I sponsored many needy students to complete their university education and linked them to the job market. I also provided students from far-flung areas with shelter in my home .

Most of the lessons which influenced her successful career in academia were passed on by her father who took keen interest in her upbringing.

But a deeper reason for becoming a lecturer was that as a resident I was involved in teaching medical students, and I loved it.

I learned from a very young age that if I pursued the things that truly excited me, that they would reward in more important ways, like happiness

My mother was very strong about my doing well in school and living up to my potential.

My success is in my students' achievements.

Uasti was a good teacher," he said. "She made you look a little way into yourself, see what you could become.

I encourage the students to exude traits of commitment, diligence, respect, perseverance, curiosity, and responsibility to reach their desired peaks in life.

A dynamic female zoology professor expanded her intellectual horizons by urging her to take the daring step of majoring in biology rather than English. In doing so, Carson discovered that science not only engaged her mind but gave her “something to write about.

I guess so, because all I knew was studies. From the very beginning, I was focused. I knew what I wanted and I pursued and got what I wanted.

Seeing students under my supervision publish papers and graduate, and others winning national and international awards are standout moments for me, as much as seeing former students that I mentored excel in their workplaces.

Uh-huh. I’m one of those people who believe that my role in academia is to nurture that belief students have. Who am I to say that the student standing in front of me is not the one that is going to cure cancer? My purpose is to be a catalyst for them to achieve that vision.