The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake. This isn’t the kind of problem that can be solved overnight, but with everyone working together, it can be solved. So, let’s move.

Now, a good education is about so much more than just learning geometry or memorizing dates in history. All of that is important, but an education is also about exploring new things -- discovering what makes you come alive, and then being your best at whatever you choose

My happiness is measured against my kids' happiness - when they're in a good place, I feel really good.

I was an incredibly devoted student, and I would often wake up at 4 or 5 in the morning to study. But even so, there were still people who thought that a girl like me with a background like mine wasn't really "college material."

We're going to have to change our traditions, our history.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

What I love about design is the artistic and scientific complexity that also becomes useful.