''For our democracy to work, we have to have engaged and informed citizens.''

''I'm hoping that when students see me, they see it's cool to go to college and become a teacher.''

''Anything for education and anything for the union. We're all trying to make this a better world.''

''The economic crisis has made our unity more vital than ever. We need unity in political action, from rallies to phone banking, on issues that affect us all.''

''For our democracy to work, we have to have engaged and informed citizens.''

''I'm hoping that when students see me, they see it's cool to go to college and become a teacher.''