In Chapter 5 of the book "Almost American Girl" by Robin Ha, does Robin's 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Lee help or hurt Robin or both? (Why/how?) How does she change or influence Robin to act differently?

Robin's teacher provides her with picture books to read, and the two begin to exchange letters, so that Robin can learn to decipher English and practice writing in English. Mrs. Halls also encourages Robin to stand up for herself.