My mother lived in Alaska for a while when she was married to an Army officer. There were so few educated people in the territory at the time, she served as secretary for the governor. But her story that impressed me the most was about the time she got chased around a cabin by a hungry bear, Her friend finally unlocked the door, but did not remain her friend after that.

Good thing they didn't have a rope between the outhouse and the cabin to block her escape.

Educating anyone benefits everyone.