Jill Biden Quotes

When I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children.

I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in people's lives.

If my career detour from special education to singing has done one thing, it has afforded me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

I became a high school teacher for many years because it was a very tangible, concrete way where I could make a difference, and quite frankly, the kids didn't care who my father had been, because it was late '90s; none of them were around or remembered my father.

It's amazing what one positive role model in your life can do in five minutes.

A lot of those young folks look up to me in the city of Houston. I give hope and inspiration and try to change people's lives for the better in the city of Houston.

I had a teacher in college who drastically changed the course of my life by telling me that he believed in me as an actor. I never received that support before, and it inspired to me to such a degree that I never looked back. He taught me that it's okay to be crappy; it's okay to fight; it's okay to go to any length.

Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the project.

I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.

Never doubt that one person can make a difference.

Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well.

Teachers have a chance to mold someone, inspire them. I hope all teachers realize that.

All it takes is one teacher - just one - to save us from ourselves and make us forget all the others.

There's nothing quite as powerful as people feeling they can have impact and make a difference. When you've got that going for you, I think it's a very powerful way to implement change.

It's nice to know you're working on something that will mean something to kids.

I hope that I serve by being a teacher.

I believe each individual can have a say and make a difference.

Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.

Many of us have been touched by the magic of a great teacher. I know I have.

I'm very humbled by the fact that I do have so much to say, and I just hope that my walk, my honesty, will make a difference for people and maybe motivate them.

I want to succeed, but I want to make an impact in the people's lives that I'm around. So that means teammates, fans, coaches, staff, everybody.

Teaching has always been a very important part of my life. It is one of the ways I contribute to society. It is also a source of energy and insight.

When I think about power, it's not about having money. It's about changing people's lives, changing people's moods. To me, it's a blessing to have that power.

I find teaching to be a great way to keep everything in perspective and to help give back. It's also a lot of fun and creatively invigorating.

What keeps me going is those cases, maybe ten a year, where I can make a difference.