A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.

Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right.

People ask me if I ever see my father and I say yes, because he puts in the effort. He calls all the time to tell us he's proud of us.

My first cat was named Cowboy, after the Dallas Cowboys.

I hope to continue writing. I hope to continue teaching.

I'm aware that not all kids can pick up and fly to Panama. I'm very lucky.

I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.

I like to go to bed early.

I hope to work with kids any way possible.

I'm not the perfect bride after all.

Luckily I've had a lot of great friends that I've had for a long time.

I'm living my dream job! My dream job is to be in the classroom.

Most people actually think I'm more like my mom because we're interested in the same things.

I was sports editor for my high school newspaper, but I think I shied away from journalism.

I think there are many ways to serve your country.

I'm a perfectionist - I could rewrite forever.

I had always loved to write and my mom was my editor for my school papers.

I didn't go to Latin America thinking, 'I'm gonna write a book. This is what I'm gonna do.' I went there to work for UNICEF and to learn.