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

I don't think of myself as a policy expert. I think education is the most important thing.

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.

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

My dad saw my husband's boss at a conference, and he said to stop paying my husband until we produce children.

I think there are many ways to serve your country.