Part 2 of my awesome gifts from the Monomoy Field Hockey team. Super grateful for the incredible student athletes I cover. #thankyou #monomoysharks #cherisheachmoment #lovethislife #365grateful https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7eubnAKei/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1awtwtx881e5d

Awesome swag. Thanks to Monomoy Football 🏈 for the sweatpants and hat and to Monomoy Field Hockey 🏑 for the sweatshirt complete with camera symbol. Photo to come of the other cool gift from the Field Hockey team. #monomoysharks #sharkpride #cherisheachmoment #lovethislife #365grateful https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3fck_AOjJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18yjr8fsdrfow

Normally I try to keep my work and personal lives separate but this is an image I’m pretty proud of, and not necessarily because I find it powerful. What moves me most is the intensity of the students. For so long people have been quick to write off young people. I’ve been blessed to work with many throughout my career. I find today’s youth to be thoughtful, passionate, intelligent, articulate, and inspiring. The students in this photo are from Monomoy High and are participating in the walkout. It was supposed to happen on March 14, but weather closed the school. Undaunted, the students held the walkout on Friday, standing in solidarity in the cold in order to send the message that gun violence must end. I am proud of their strength, their determination, and their willingness to stand up for what they believe in. These are the faces of the future, and it is because of them that I have hope. #monomoysharks #standingstrong #neveragain #msdstrong #loveoneanother #peace