I care what people who know me think of me.

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

I think I know a lot about campaigns.

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 think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.

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.

Luckily I've had a lot of great friends that I've had for a long time.