Erin Gruwell was and still is an amazing teacher. I am majoring in elementary education and plan on being a 5th grade social studies or science teacher. I hope one day to make an impact on children's lives like she did with the Freedom Writers. I wish that I had the courage that she did to teach in the inner city. The dedication that she made to her students is outstanding. When I become a teacher, I hope to be able to dedicate my time to my students also and just to be able to give them whatever they need. My junior year of high school I got to meet Erin at a National Teachers conference. She spoke to everyone about her journey as a teacher and how future teachers can make a difference in student's lives. She was so nice and humble.