I continue to promote the passion for public education through mentoring efforts with our next generation of teachers!

My father believed in the power of music education to inspire people and enrich lives. He passed this on to me and to countless students!

Public education allows EVERY student a chance to move forward!

"Education is the passport to the life we all richly deserve. It answers all things."

Thanks to Harriet for her outstanding work on behalf of public education.

Public education, the foundation of a democratic society, teaches students to balance individual rights with responsibilities toward others.

Public education helps us to discover a better, more hopeful version of ourselves.

Here's to you, Mom. 33 years of dedicated teaching in DC Public Schools. Always there. Always on time. Never tired. We love you.

"Education commences at the mother's knee; every word spoken within hearsay of little children tends toward the formation of character." HB

Public education is the gateway to our collective future

Public education teaches students about the world, values diverse perspectives, and empowers students to create a better future for all.

Public educator reformer, Horace Mann once said " Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer...."

Teach on purpose! Encourage a student to excel!

My wish is that every child has the opportunities and experiences to build a foundation for a lifetime of goals met and dreams achieved.

The future of the United States depend upon an educated public. Knowledge is the citizen's most effective defense against tyranny.

My public school teachers shaped who I am today, and I’m eternally grateful to them!

In honor of all the public school teachers I have had and all the public school teachers that I know. You rock!

Paul Simon sang: “When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school; it’s a wonder I can think at all.” We’re changing that tune.