Today…

… my baby sister, Elizabeth Carty, begins her first day as a special education teacher at Archdale Trinity Middle School in Archdale, NC.

And today, the American public school system just got a little bit stronger.

Because here’s what you need to know about my sister:

She’s loving.

She’s kind.

She’s patient.

She’s honest.

She always puts others first.

And most important, she wants to better people’s lives.

Equipped with the most infectious spirit I’ve ever seen, I know Elizabeth is going to be an absolute hit with these students.

The privilege of being her big brother has been, perhaps, the greatest blessing of my life. I have no doubt that someday soon, countless kids will be saying the same about having been her students.

I’m so proud of you, Liz. Now get out there and change some lives!