We [work] really hard to make sure we accomplish everything we want in life, but we don't think about being the president's daughter; we don't think about that, really.

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

I hope to continue writing. I hope to continue teaching.

I can't wish I weren't something that I am.

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

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.

Kids are so dynamic; if you're tired and you walk into a roomful of kids, your energy is brought up to their level.