“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats Katrina Carrasquillo didn’t plan to become a teacher—but the classroom had other ideas. What started as a detour became a five-decade legacy of igniting minds, raising expectations, and loving students into their highest potential. From ESL in the Philippines to high school Shakespeare in the States, Katrina’s story is one of fierce passion, no-nonsense mentorship, and deep community care. Her approac...