• A deep - seated belief in the inherent right of all children to a quality education; • A professional life dedicated to improving education for teachers and their students; • A passionate commitment to improving teaching and learning in America; • Unwavering dedication to the professional integrity and competence of teachers; • Visionary and boundless energy, eternal optimism, and expert
leadership; • An innate capacity to inspire collaboration and mobilize support that enabled unparalleled achievements in the history of American education reform; and • A clear vision
coupled with steadfast commitment and fierce determination which has led to historic milestones in American education and meaningful
impact on teaching and learning.