Ms. Cinzia is in her seventh year teaching 12th grade English at Manhattan International High School. Every year, she collaborates with Ms. Susan, a communications teacher, to help her students use writing as a way to learn more about themselves and their places in the world. In this episode, Ms. Cinzia shares the story of her life and her search for good teachers.

Special Thanks to: Ms. Cinzia for sharing his story. Everyone at Manhattan International High School Chris McLeod for producing the show and for creating the theme song for the series. Murray Nossel, the executive producer of the show, for the series concept and guidance along the way. Artist Caitlin Watkins for the episode illustration. What's Happening Here is a production from The Listening Booth.