#SCHope Even in the midst of the craziness - I am so hopeful! Intentionality and reflection has given me home. My fellow school counselors give me hope VA School Counselors

I’m a little late with this retweet, but definitely vote for my boy, Mason Simms! Super proud of you!

Confronting racial injustice is triggering. It reminds us of the generations of Black leaders and martyrs that endured this same pain. Students, my heart is heavy but please know that I am always here and I will always make it a point to tell you that you matter. 💕

We are committed to making sure all of our students are heard. Right now, it is crucial that we are specific and intentional about recognizing the challenges and biases that our Black students face and tell them, explicitly, that THEY matter. Now, we take action. I love y’all.

#BlackLivesMatter until I can’t say it anymore.

As #schoolcounselors , we still educate in the midst of trauma. Let me make this clear- people of color (POC)is an offensive term to use for #BlackLivesMatter. POC are not targeted when we say #BlackLivesMattter. It is black people. #makeitmakesense

This doesn’t happen everyday. It is fitting it happens on the day we are Blacking out for Black lives and hopefully supporting our local independent bookstores, too. The #1 and #2 overall bestsellers Amazon right now are two books challenging racism. This is you. 🖤🙏🏾🖤🙏🏾

To my Black students and their allies. From our hearts. 💕

I’ve decided to hand over my platform on IG stories for the next few days to some incredible young Black changemakers. Please receive them with love & solidarity. The first is zyahna bryant. You can also head over to The Shawn Mendes Foundation‘s IG for more information on her efforts.

Come drop a line about how you’re feeling and processing this all. Supporting Black lives should not be risky and I vow to push norms that perpetuate the narrative that talking about race is taboo... it’s not. #BlackLivesMatter

I remember, in high school, being told that I was not good enough to go to UVA by my school counselor. I made sure to update him when I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree from UVA, so he’d not do that to any other Black student. #antiracistSC #scchat #counselored

“There are years that ask questions, and years that answer them.” THE Zora Neale Hurston

June 19, 1865– my Independence Day. Happy Juneteenth, Fam. 🤎✊🏾✌🏾

Bless us Queen... bless us.

It has always mattered, but today we can no longer ignore the adverse impact that racism, injustice and tirelessly fighting for equity can have on our minds. Seek support. Connect someone with support.

Tonight is 🔥 at the 2020 TIM Institute #TIM2020 #LivingBlackHistory... heading into a session on Abolitionsit Teaching with @BLoveSoulPower

Freshmen orientation with one of my newest students, Keenon! So excited to support you this year! Unconventional start to the year... same energy! #gosharks Colgan Counseling Colgan High School

Happy first day of school Sharks! I know it looks and feels a lot different this year, but together we will overcome! Colgan Counseling Colgan High School #gosharks #colgancomeback 🦈

We’ve got spirit yes we do!!!