Steve Smith Quotes on Education (6 Quotes)

During the morning he began to see what the real issues were in his school. Because he knew his friends were in the stadium that afternoon at the match he came out on to the pitch with me, took the microphone and actually addressed the young people in the stadium. He said, 'I know some of my friends are here and I know we mess about in school and there's racism there, but I want to let you know I don't stand for that - I stand for something different. I want you to know you're wrong'. That was a huge thing for him to do, really powerful.

University officials and tribe members are working together on the appeal. We were heartened by (Tuesday's) news, and we think it's the right decision. Frankly, we wonder if (the NCAA) ever read some of the original documentation we filed in the first place.

We do not feel that this kind of publication serves the university well or the students.

When I came in here he was very instrumental in teaching me patience and understanding the game. He did that constantly and laid back sometimes when I was having a rough day. He had that big-brother mentality.

This is an annual event sponsored to help students realize the preparation and skills needed to obtain a job, and an opportunity to bring the community into the schools.

A good teacher can meet the needs of their students and that has to be first and foremost in your mind, not just the content knowledge.