North Park Elementary School

"The goals we have for our students, they're not just academic; it's for their mental and emotional (needs). It's to grow as a whole person."

"I try to find a positive relationship with all the students. I try and connect and be visible and available."

"You have to (...) build the relationship piece," Williams said. "I think the relationships are what's really important to make them feel comfortable and able to learn and to take those risks with language."

"I'm teaching them to explore their own voice. I say 'You have this thing your voice can do. It does this singing thing. Let's do it together.'"