I began at some point to understand the whole idea of accountability and responsibility and leadership, and I think that was something that really birthed something in me, where I knew I wanted to be part of a larger equation in our society.

When it is time for you to leave this school, leave your job, or even leave this earth, you make sure you have worked hard to make sure it mattered you were even here.

They hit you with a knife, you find a gun

Kids need to think that you care before they care what you think.

I just want to make sure that public service doesn't have to be an occupation, but it needs to be a way of life.

The importance of education plays a huge role.

The importance of high expectations plays a big role.