Some ruled with an iron fist, and some with a velvet glove - but these headteachers commanded respect at the Sheffield schools they ran.
They are fondly remembered by pupils they looked after in the 90s and noughties.
Whether you were top of your class or regularly found yourself getting called to the headteacher’s office, you will remember these men and women who helped to shape your education.
This retro photo gallery shows them with their pupils, teachers and special visitors to their schools throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
One is pictured taking the controls of a digger to cut the first sod at a new school site, another is seen welcoming the late Queen Elizabeth II, and a third is shown being subjected to a ‘gunging’ in the name of charity.
Is your old headteacher pictured in this gallery, and can you recognise any of your old teachers or classmates?
29. Wisewood Primary School
Wisewood Primary School headteacher kate Waddicor with pupils Shauna Byrne, Amy Hamilton, Hannah Smith, Laurie Byrne and Shannon Byrne at the launch of the school's breakfast club in February 2004 Photo: Barry Richardson
30. Greystones Primary School
Greystones Primary School headteacher Angela Anwyll Photo: Barry Richardson
31. Southey Green Juniors
Southey Green Juniors headteacher Jim Fryer, with pupils Holly Stancill, 7, and Hayley Stuart, 8, and Councillor Angela Smith, cabinet member for education, tucking into food at the school's new breakfast club in October 2004 Photo: Andrew Partridge
32. Hinde House Primary School
Hinde House Primary School joint headteacher Nick Thomas (right) and colleague Rachel Emery (left) are 'gunged' after pupils paid into the school's tsunami fund to witness the event Photo: Barry Richardson