When thinking of a mentor and teacher who inspires the future generation of nurses, one person comes to mind and that is Dr. Katula. At Elmhurst College, she teaches mental health to undergrad and master's entry nursing students and provides necessary education on how to therapeutically communicate with our patients. While in class, Dr. Katula ignites the passion for mental health in all she does and truly leads by example. She sets the bar high for her students and personally makes sure everyone strives to become the best person each one of us can become. The therapeutic communication skills she taught and allowed us to practice through group work and in-class role play, are exceedingly valuable, vividly memorable and incredibly entertaining due to her world-class, academy-award winning acting skills... but most importantly, these skills are vital to our careers, regardless of what field of nursing we chose. Dr. Katula went above and beyond during every class period. Her lessons included more than just curricular content, interwoven were life lessons that we will forever carry. Thanks to her guidance and support, each one of us have blossomed into confident, eager future nurses. Dr. Katula truly embodies what it means to be a compassionate leader and educator in the nursing field.