In this article, the author shares her inspiring experience when she was working as a pre-service teacher. She was helping a student named DeVaughn, who was frustrated by that day's sketchbook assignment. The class was supposed to be drawing a pile of shoes, capturing all the details and values. DeVaughn understood what was expected for the assignment, but carrying it out was not coming easily to him. He raised his hand for help, and as she talked with him, they experienced a moment of connection where they both learned about each other's perspective. The author does not expect DeVaughn to become the most talented artist in the world. However, if he can look at an artwork and know that it is special to its creator in the same way that playing football is special to him, then she has accomplished something amazing and extremely satisfying. And, if he will be willing to try even though he knows he will not likely ever be an artist, then she has helped him to become teachable. Opening one's mind is the first toward growth.