He showed real passion for kids. When you are president of Little League and have spent time in the classroom with kids, that's what we were looking for.

He has a strong agenda for helping kids. Troy has been very active in the school district, and has a reputation for being very fair-minded. He also understands issues that school districts statewide face in terms of bringing results and federal legislation.

People should know that Camille was someone who always looked out for the best interest of kids, understood the importance of shared decision making and was always willing to listen to the concerns of the community. I think the community owes her a great debt of thanks.

A lot of parents would like to be able to spend time with their kids in the classroom or on field trips, but they can't because they have to work. It's very discouraging for us people who are trying to recruit volunteers.

All these kids are capable of being the one. At one time, Nick was out this year, and the kids just stepped up. What can you say when you have kids like that?

I went into the classroom and let the kids listen to my daughter's heartbeat and feel my stomach. My daughter was moving and the kids got to feel her kicking. They loved it.