"Books help us feel like we belong."

"Sometimes it's just those small moments, just sitting and connecting with your class. Little things like that make all the difference."

"I'm going to make the connections, make all the kids feel seen, feel loved, feel heard."

"I've kind of taken it and run with it just because I like what I do."

"It feels so good to know you accomplished something. It's so amazing to see your friends and your family all cheering you on."

"I was born with the learning disability, but I use that as a motivation to light a fire under me, to keep going."

"I always worry that the further we get away from her being sick, her passing, that people will forget."

"When you make a wrong decision, do you just give up? Do you pout about it? Or do you just keep going? Forget the feelings. Remember the moment."

"I did what anybody should do or would do. Apparently, from what I'm finding out, it's not what a lot of people would do. A lot of people freeze, and I just tend to act."

"You're setting the stepping stones for these future people. You're giving them the education they need to thrive in today's society."

"If you take care of character, you take care of these things, then winning will take care of itself."