“It’s the little differences you make with each student that grow into something bigger.”

“It’s okay to break out. It’s okay to be yourself.”

“The idea is what you're doing is going to outlast you.”

“Worrying is just worshipping the problem.”

“I wanted to keep teaching. Just… on a different level.”

“Athletes had their trophies. Why shouldn’t our educators and everyday heroes have their due, too?”

“You don’t need to change the world. You just need to change someone’s world.”

“A politician makes promises. A public servant makes progress.”

“You’ve got to appreciate where you come from.”

“You don’t have to change the whole world—just someone’s world. And maybe even your own.”