Classroom settings have the rare ability to change from a place of complete order to total chaos by the simple sound of a school bell. Today was no different. I watched as the majority of the students emptied the classroom, saying their “thank you’s” as they walked towards the door. Through the flurry of students I noticed a girl lingering awkwardly near her desk. It was a familiar scene, not just because I had been working in the classrooms for sometime now, but because I sa

I don’t remember his exact words however I remember the pain that followed. Then I thought to myself, how can this be? Did I have it wrong, I thought “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. Over the years there has been much worse things said to me, and some not as personal. Regardless of how many letters they had or how thought out they were, those words hurt. I get it, the phrase that is. Kids are mean, and hurt people hurt people. All adults w