“Begin Lockdown Procedures Now!”
There are damaging, long-term effects of school shootings on the adults our children will become. As I sat there, trying to keep any sign of fear at bay, I found myself eyeing the room, moving through different scenarios in my mind to figure out the best way to move my body so as to shield the kids from the bullets we waited for. As soon as we heard the loud, Bang! several of my 4th…