As an educator, during the pandemic, so many schools went virtual, there was an oddly realized relief in not worrying about school shootings. Now, we are back in school and it is always in the back of your head again. During your commute or the quiet of your night or when you bolt the room windows every afternoon. Our schools need to be like families, where everyone knows they are loved. That is the best job we can do before any educating. Keep smiling, saying hello to every student. Include each student. And as a parent, do not have those parties where you invite 13 classmates and leave 2 out. Ever.