My children are old enough that I have more time. It is time to step up.

My interest in the education of our students and my previous work all goes together.

Making sure curriculum is researched based to ensure it isn't a fad is very important when working toward meeting state standards. Curriculum needs to be well-rounded, and I would hate to see programs cut at the expense of something else.

We fed cattle for a long time. Dad has a good eye for sorting cattle. I was always proud of him. We sold choice cattle. Several of our shipments were 100 percent choice. That doesn't happen to very many people.

I actually sent them the piece, which they considered last year but didn't have enough time (to rehearse),

They've been cutting back on real actors for a long time,