"Our students have the skill sets to fill in academic gaps and provide role models socially. Beyond this, our students have the power to impact systems."

"When we honor student identities and create a safe classroom space for everyone to be heard, we empower our students to learn. If we dishonor their identities, we marginalize them."

"I want preschoolers in our state to have the opportunity to build a strong bond with their teacher, rather than wonder who the adult in their classroom each day will be."