Las Vegas Shooting: 58 dead Pulse Nightclub: 49 dead Virginia Tech: 32 dead Sandy Hook: 27 dead Sutherland Springs: 26 dead El Paso: 20 dead Stoneman Douglas: 17 dead Buffalo & San Bernardino: 14 dead TODAY. This isn’t new, we’re choosing not to act, in any capacity.

What might we be if only we tried. What might we become if only we’d listen.

As an educator, trained in active shooter response. As a school counselor, trained in mental health. As a mom, of elementary-aged babies… I ask, yet again: when is enough, enough? We can’t react our way to prevention. Something has to change. 💔

As a father of a second grader, I cannot stop thinking about it. I was at Newtown before I had children. It was gut-wrenching. Nowit’s just…..just no words.

🙌🏽 watch this as much as you watch the game tonight….

Maybe your “thoughts and prayers” should lead you to do more THAN THINK AND PRAY. Pass legislation that will stop guns ending up in the wrong hands.

“Why are we willing to live with this carnage. Why are we letting this happen. Where in God’s name is our backbone…it’s time to turn this pain into action.” President Donald J. Trump

Across the country, parents are putting their children to bed, reading stories, singing lullabies—and in the back of their minds, they’re worried about what might happen tomorrow after they drop their kids off at school, or take them to a grocery store or any other public space.

"Quiet quitting" isn't laziness. Doing the bare minimum is a common response to bullshit jobs, abusive bosses, and low pay. When they don't feel cared about, people eventually stop caring. If you want them to go the extra mile, start with meaningful work, respect, and fair pay.

I’m 5 weeks in as a new Admin Asst. in high school. I’ve learned many, many things, but THIS has become crystal clear: the work of School Counselors is both staggering & stunning. I stand in awe of you all. I never knew, but I do now. Thank you, VBSchools Counselors.💛💙💛🖤❤️💙

Ego separates you from others. Humility connects you with others.

This! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Agreed, very powerful. Kara Lawson

Important! 🙌

Surface level conversations will never lead to deep, sustained equity work. You must be courageous, transparent, vulnerable, honest, and data driven. You can do this, but your determination to do what is best for children must overpower your desire to pacify adults. #OnPurpose

Today I presented budget amendments to get Virginia school counselors to 1 for every 250 students (the national rec) and to prop up a tutoring corps that could get into our schools and help the students most in need in the aftermath of Covid. These would ⬆️ academic achievement!

I really had no plans to speak today, but when my republican colleagues made light of those of us on this side of the aisle who have personally experienced gun violence, I had to say something…I will NEVER remain silent about the pain gun violence is causing families.

Nearly 1 in 3 HS girls said they had considered suicide, a 60% rise in the past decade. Nearly 15% had been forced to have sex. About 6 in 10 girls were so persistently sad or hopeless they stopped regular activities. wapo.st/3lzeWZl

Most definitely! Look forward to returning. Richmond Black Restaurant Experience

We had a wonderful surprise visit this morning. These two Precious Angels fill our hearts and lives with pure love and joy. ❤️❤️ Thomas E. Ferrell, Jr. #GrandparentsDay

Happy Birthday Thomas E. Ferrell, Jr.! Cheers to 50 years! I love you❣️🎉