THE age-old debate of nature versus nurture has long puzzled educators. But despite the arguments on both sides, it is agreed upon that a child's environment significantly shapes the development of their inherent abilities and talents. Among these environments, schools emerge as a major variable in a student's path towards success.

Gillian Lynne, a celebrated choreographer renowned for her work on "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera," provides a compelling example for the premise of nurture. In her youth, her teachers often labeled her as a troublemaker, being unable to sit still during class discussion.

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