I hope to focus on what I'm passionate about because I think I'd do them best job on them - education, urban education, women and children's issues and literacy.

I decided to go to Latin America because many of my students in Washington emigrated from this region and inspired me to learn more about their home countries.

My first cat was named Cowboy, after the Dallas Cowboys.

I think there are many ways to serve your country.

As a teacher you can see the difference in kids who have parents who were involved. That difference, by the time these kids get to the third grade, is drastic.

I was sports editor for my high school newspaper, but I think I shied away from journalism.

I don't think I'm portrayed in the media the way I really am - but then who is?