" The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.' "

— Maria Montessori

" The best teachers are those who help you find the best within yourself. "

— Unknown

" Even the tiniest of flowers can have the toughest roots. "

— Shannon Mullen

" The greatest thing a father can do for his daughter is to love her mother. "

— Elaine S. Dalton

" "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." "

— Desmond Tutu

" Giving up doesn’t always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go. "

— Unknown