Deep down, I knew what I was doing would pay off. I was showing my daughter that to make things happen, you have to roll up your sleeves. I was, subliminally, letting her know that school and its surrounding activities were an important part of her life. I was letting her know I shared that with her.

Five leaders talk about what keeps them motivated and inspired to help their school, even when the going gets tough: http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/410-why-we-do-it