Few people can say they have made an impact on the lives of almost every person they know or have ever taught. Joann Pappas was one of those inspirational role models who could claim that.

She had a love of history, travel and was always learning and teaching others. What she loved the most was her kids, which included her own children, as well as the thousands of students she taught over the years.

Pappas was the dual credit and 11th grade U.S. History teacher for Redwater High School. She was th...