I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It's a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered.

Don't let the actions of a few determine the way you feel about an entire group. Remember, not all German's were Nazis.

No matter what race we are, what ethnic background, sexual orientation, or what views we may have, we are all human. Unfortunately, not all humans see it that way.

I realized if you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities you can change the world.

Silence ensures that history repeats itself.

I believe that education is the greatest equalizer; thus, I will continue to fight to equalize the playing field in an educational atmosphere that is not always level!

It's not enough to be tolerant...now we're finally moving towards the idea of acceptance.

Ruining is a gift .. it's the way of changing.

Education is such a noble profession, its a wonderful way to serve.

Evil prevails when good people do nothing.

Society just doesn't care about young people anymore, even if we are the future.

Can I come in?No! I'm in a towel!I'm blind!

No one knows your success or failure best than your enemy who pretends to be your greatest friend.

There is no sanctity. This is the downfall of innocence.

Men cry because things are not what they ought to be.

When you're fighting for economic and social justice, you're always fighting for the minority.

Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect -and I don't live to be- but before you start pointing fingers... make sure you hands are clean!

Who "wins" and who "loses" depends on when you measure it.

People respect you because they feel you've survived hard times and endured, and although you've become famous, you haven't become phony.

Spring, summer, and fall fill us with hope; winter alone reminds us of the human condition.

In France a lot of songs were ruined by their associations with commercials. But so far no Apple commercial has ruined a song for me.