The tragedy that happened in Newtown, CT is something that I never would have thought would happen. Those kids were just babies. They were innocent babies. The teachers were heroes.
Every time I see a post about it or an interview on TV about it, I cry. How can anyone do something like this? The shooter was obviously mentally ill and not treated or not treated enough. But damn!
I think about what I would do if that were my school. Would I react quickly enough to get my door locked? Would I be able to protect my kids? Would I be brave enough to make the ultimate sacrifice for my kids? Lots of questions.
As a teacher, I don't think of my school as a dangerous workplace. It's going to be hard not to be jumpy. I don't think anything like that would happen at my school, but I didn't think anything like that would happen at all.
And what do I tell my kids tomorrow when they have questions or comments about the tragedy?
My heart goes out to the families of the victims and the survivors. The children who lived are sure to be scarred for life. They've had some of their innocence stolen. Newtown, CT, you're in my prayers!
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