The best instruction is that which uses the least words sufficient for the task.

To stimulate life, leaving it free to unfold itself, that is the first duty of the educator.

Many people must have noticed the intense attention given by children to the conversation of grown-ups when they cannot possibly be understanding a word of what they hear. They are trying to get hold of words, and they often demonstrate this fact by repeating joyously some word which they have been able to grasp.

The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.

It was a slow understanding that the lack of education in a country like Somalia creates these huge social problems.

Good education means learning to read, write and most importantly learn how to learn so that you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up.

Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.

I had a doctorate in biological anthropology. I got a post-doc at CWRU dental school in 1983 teaching gross anatomy.