Mr. T believes that public education is the cornerstone of democracy. He says that it is our responsibility as a society to provide every student with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed and participate in our public life. Mr. T says that at UNMS, it is our responsibility to provide every student with the preparation to be successful in higher education or the workforce. Every student has the ability to learn and achieve academically, and it is his responsibility to create opportunities for learning and push his students to perform to their fullest potential.