"We can take these kids where they need to go”

Mott Hall Bridges Academy principal Nadia Lopez captured the attention of the nation after being spotlighted on the popular photoblog Humans of New York. Since then, she has helped raise more than $1 million for her students and recently met with President Obama and Secretary Arne Duncan in Washington, D.C. While she was at the Department of Education, Ms. Lopez reflected on her experience, reminding educators of the impact their words can have on the success of their students. Watch the video below and then share it with your friends on Facebook.