...My daughter is a teacher and my wife and I have spent time in her classroom. I have a special spot in my heart for teachers and I am very proud of the Teach for America program and the role FedEx plays in classrooms across the country...

...My parents grew up in rural villages in Mexico, where access to education was very limited – my mother only went to school up to the fourth grade, and my father only finished middle school. Throughout my childhood, I witnessed my parents face difficulties making ends meet. When faced with those challenges, they emphasized to me and my siblings that education would be our way to a better life.

With the support of my family and dedicated teachers, I graduated high school with honors and was the first person in my immediate family to be accepted into college. In 2009, I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. It was a momentous achievement, both for me and my family.

Teaching has been, and continues to be, incredibly challenging and rewarding. I am inspired and driven by the belief that every child deserves an excellent education and that every child...