On this episode of The Teacher I Never Thanked we hear from Thomas Price, who shares stories and insights from his experiences in the hospitality industry in the U.S. and reflects on two teachers who made a difference in his journey to becoming the first black Master Sommelier. In our follow-up discussion, we highlight examples and research related to mastery learning and culturally responsive pedagogy in recognizing diverse paths to learning. Finally, we open the door to a discussion of race and representation in our work that we carry on in a forthcoming episode.