Barnes & Noble challenged students to write and submit an essay, poem, or thank-you letter describing how a special teacher influenced their life. Students were instructed to explain why they admired their teacher. Sofiya Lysenko, a ninth-grade student at Abington Junior High School created the poem displayed here to honor Mr. Robert Hartman, her ninth-grade social studies teacher. At a special ceremony during Barnes & Noble’s Educator Appreciation Days, Sofiya was announced as the store winner and received recognition and a special certificate.