If you work around at-risk teen students, actually tell them you love them and have faith in their success. No one tells them that. No one.

We can not escape tragic roads. It is like grasping at the sun & trying to catch air. We must take one step at-a-time. Keep going.

If you understand 'it' will come, then you'll understand 'it' will pass. No matter what happens, you can make it. Trust me, you can.

Life gets so ridiculous, you just have to brush it off like sand and laugh. I think the laughter is good medicine for crap-itis.

When teachers doubt your potential, show them how wrong they truly are.

No matter what happens, you can get through this day. Inhale. Focus on the word, 'relax. Exhale. Say, 'I can do this!' And then do it.

Sometimes, all it takes is your smile (even if forced) & a domino effect of smiles happen ... infectious.