I will not accept that there has not been a focus on student achievement in this district. That's not fair.

Animals have over evolutionary time survived these disturbances over and over and over again, ... Individual adaptation to the environment will serve them as it does in normal circumstances.

Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.

Whatever I can do to contribute, I want to do that. But my main focus right now is making sure that if I'm needed to step in and play quarterback, I'm ready.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do it again