“You might be the best part of their day — so I try to be that.”

“I wanted to make a difference — to be someone kids could count on.”

“Even if it has nothing to do with school, I want my kids to know I’m here for them.”

“Even on a bad day, I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.”

“This isn’t about building something fancy. It’s about building something that works — for kids, for families, and for the long run.”

“Listening is a big thing. Sometimes, that’s all a person really needs.”

“You’ve got to be a sponge in this kind of job. Absorb everything. Learn from everyone.”

“Lunch ladies matter.”