“All right, Miss Potential,” she said. “What did you learn this summer?” I pressed my lips together. That you’re a meany! The thought popped into my head, where it stayed. There was nothing I learned this summer that Miss Bee wanted to hear! To my amazement, Miss Bee laughed. “I know what you think of me,” she said. “Well, here’s a news flash. I don’t care. Each of us is put on this earth for a reason. Some people will find cures for diseases; others will climb mountains. I believe my job is to teach every child I meet ten life lessons to help him or her. Think what you will, Miss Potential, but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths crossed!”