That's the beauty of education, kids taking lessons out of the classroom and back into their own world where they can positively affect their family, their friends, and their greater community.

I realized if you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities you can change the world.

Education is such a noble profession, it's a wonderful way to serve.

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life.

I believe that education is the greatest equalizer; thus, I will continue to fight to equalize the playing field in an educational atmosphere that is not always level!

I was going to show my kids that no matter what happened with their parents, parole officers and other teachers, I wouldn't give up on them. I let them know it matters to me that you come to class, it matters to me that you try, it matters to me when you succeed.