The real source of wealth in society is the human mind, not material things, because with the human mind, great wealth can be created.

Silicon Valley is a mindset. It is like the Education Revolution that we are seeing. The mindset of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

It's important to give yourself space from the work to allow room for deep reflection for continuous improvement.

The fact that education has become partisan is upsetting, and I just hope that this award will encourage more states to view this as a bipartisan issue.

Unfortunately, the bureaucracy that’s behind the school system is more interested in perpetuating jobs and keeping the system in place, rather than giving children the freedom they deserve.

What has been created here at the accelerator is truly incredible.

There was a time that I wouldn't even look at other programs because I was concerned I wouldn't be able to continue to be original in my own program.

It is now our job to unlock others' potential…

A takeaway about The Yass Prize - what other accelerator actually helps prepare participants for the pitch?

We realized long ago that there’s a lot of money in the system, and it’s just not directed to the children.

The concept of being innovative with a touch of entrepreneurial thinking seems to be a recipe for the next level work for me as a leader and for our district's continued growth and viability.

You guys are heroes as far as I’m concerned.