Right. She was. She was hard. She was somebody who pushed me to achieve what I didn't know I had in me, but she saw in me anyway. And We need more teachers like Ms. Kinney when we're not going to attract the best in the next generation. If a teacher can't live the American dream and a public school teacher right now on a $40,000 a year starting salary, I don't think can live the full American Dream in the sense that you and I use that word. (11:39–11:46)
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Asserts the need for more teachers who can inspire and recognize student potential.
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