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Woman recalls how 2 educators changed her life: "Thank you for believing in me"

When Caitlynn Hauw was in high school, her mother was fighting breast cancer as a single parent, and she says she struggled with her own mental health. But she credits two educators for stepping in and helping to change the course of her life. CBS News contributor David Begnaud reports.

Published April 13, 2026, 2:35 PM
Updated April 13, 2026, 2:43 PM1.8K
Woman recalls how 2 educators changed her life: "Thank you for believing in me"

When Caitlynn Hauw was in high school, her mother was fighting breast cancer as a single parent, and she says she struggled with her own mental health. But she credits two educators for stepping in and helping to change the course of her life. CBS News contributor David Begnaud reports.

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