My kind of teacher

Derek Kent, 26, from Liverpool, New York is an undergraduate majoring in international relations at Syracuse University. He is currently learning Chinese in Beijing.

How many teachers can you remember by name: Three from school and seven from college.

Who has had the most positive influence on you: Henry, my history professor during my senior year at high school. It's hard to describe exactly how he has had a positive influence; however, I remember him as the best teacher I have ever had and his enthusiasm for learning and a deeper understanding was simply contagious.