My plan would recruit an army of new teachers, pay those teachers better. (Applause.) I want to hire more teachers in areas like math and science.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event

My balanced budget will help to hire 100, 000 new teachers who pass the state competency test.

CNN: State Of The Union

It was incredibly rewarding work, and those 28 years provided experiences that have served me well in my present role as president of the New Haven Federation of Teachers.

WHITEHOUSE: Collaboration, Not Confrontation

Rosemary Hill, Geneva, Switzerland: I have noticed new entrants to my profession, interpreting, are more likely to tell me that their teachers have told them how good they are, or that they're sure they have what it takes to make a successful career.

BBC: Young people and self-esteem: Your views