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The Magnolia State School Counseling conference was held this year in Flowood, Mississippi, and Jason and I were honored to attend to share our averted school shooting story with these amazing counselors. This conference's theme, "Stand Up for School Counselors" focused on strategies, support, and resources for school counselors dedicated to their Mississippi students. I will never forget the love shown to us there on the tenth anniversary of 9/28/16 or God's mighty intervention all those many years ago. This story will always be His.
#gobesomekidshero #Psalm91 #safeandsoundschools #dbcincbooks #mohstrong

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In early September, Jason and I traveled to the "Big Little Town" of Shickley, Nebraska, to share our story with the amazing educators of the Educational Service Center Unit 6. This farming community that holds true to so many of our American values welcomed us warmly, and we were blessed by their hospitality.

We enjoyed our first "runzas" (you have to look them up and try them if you ever get a chance!), had the most delicious donuts ever at a local bakery called Winchell's, and left having found a place that we could easily live if Jason had his way. The school staff won him over immediately when they offered him a special seat at the score table where he joked that he could use the scoreboard horn to buzz me if I went on too long.😅 We left having made new friends and knowing we'd have a wonderful place to visit again.

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Tonight was very special at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center for Daddy and me. Emmy award-winning actor, Kelsey Grammer, and other American patriots shared an evening of celebrating our country's history through speeches, storytelling, video, and music. Mr. Grammar shared about his upcoming film "So Help Me God" which will be his directorial debut highlighting the story of Albert Townsend, a Civil War hero for whom the Medal of Honor process is ongoing. Also attending were Mr. Townsend's great great grandsons, Doug and Robert Scheidet, who are actively working to see their great great grandfather gifted posthumously with the Medal of Honor.

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We had a great evening celebrating the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center's annual Celebration of Valor. Mama and I were greeted by old friends and welcomed by new ones as we celebrated this amazing organization and the values of the Medal of Honor. We enjoyed meeting recipient, David Bellavia, and being reunited with our beloved Coolidge family. 💙

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This morning, Thrasher was honored to welcome Medal of Honor Recipient, David Bellavia, for a very special experience with our students and faculty. Mr. Bellavia received our nation’s highest military honor for his extraordinary courage and service to others.

During his visit, Mr. Bellavia spoke with our students, in grades 2-5, in an age-appropriate way about the six Medal of Honor Core Values: Courage, Commitment, Sacrifice, Integrity, Citizenship, and Patriotism. This experience helped our youngest Panthers understand what these values can look like in their own lives—being brave, doing what is right, helping others, keeping their word, and making a positive difference in their community.

This was a wonderful opportunity for our children to see that character matters, our choices matter, and even the youngest Panthers can lead with courage and kindness.

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Chattanooga’s newest restaurant and rooftop bar is here! 🎉

If you’re craving authentic European cuisine with ingredients shipped directly from Europe, you’ve found the right spot!

RSVP for the Grand Opening on Wednesday, Oct. 7 because part of the proceeds go to the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

#chattanooga #tennessee #food #foodie

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The Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is comprised of a group of educators that are very near and dear to my heart. I am so proud of their continued devotion to their students and dedication to our profession. Yesterday they honored me with a book signing and the opportunity to share our 9/28/16 story with them. Such special memories with such special women.❤️

#gobesomekidshero #savingsycamore #psalm91 #safeandsoundschools #dbcbooksinc

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Macon, Georgia, is home to the Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency, and in late August, Mama and Daddy traveled there with me to share my "Recognizing Red Flags: An Educator's Role in Preventing School Violence" training hosted by Middle Georgia RESA's School Climate Department. It was an honor to meet so many Georgians dedicated to school violence prevention and for my parents to be part of this event as they have been on this journey along with the rest of my family for the past ten years. I am thankful for this fight we are in to make our schools safer, and I am grateful for God's watchcare and protection every time...especially through Atlanta traffic at rush hour.😉
#gobesomekidshero #Psalm91 #safeandsoundschools #dbcincbooks #savingsycamore mohstrong

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The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center marked 25 years since the September 11 attacks with an evening of reflection and firsthand stories, honoring those who lost their lives.

The full article can be found on News 12 — https://www.wdef.com/medal-of-honor-heritage-center-holds-25th-remembrance-of-9-11/

#news #newsmedia #localnews #Chattanooga #9/11remembrance

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Okay CHATT… what are we doing this weekend?! 👀

September 11–13 has a little bit of everything happening around town — fall markets, football, family fun, live music, park grand openings, baseball + plenty of reasons to get out of the house.

AND I’ll be at @chattamarket Top Chef competition on Sunday as a guest judge 👩‍🍳 with the amazing @webbchatts as the emcee! Come say hi if you’re there — this one is going to be FUN.

Save this for later + send to your people 🫶

Follow along for your weekly answer to “what should we do this weekend?” 🤍

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25 signed copies of my book You Are Worth It at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in downtown Chattanooga, TN! As always, thank you for your support.

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What a blessing the Morris Elementary School District #54 was to me as they celebrated the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year in Morris, Illinois. It is always a joy to sit through the beginning of these programs celebrating retirees and new hires knowing that no matter where I travel there are schools and communities just like mine who do their best to love and educate their students. This special place embraced me with warmth and gifts as I shared our 9/28/16 story with them right there in their school's cafeteria. I will never forget their kindness or the prayer prayed over me by one of their precious teachers. No schools are perfect, and some days we get things wrong, but trust me when I say that our intentions truly come from a place of wanting the best for the students under our care. I left knowing that the children at Morris are in the very best of hands.❤️

#gobesomekidshero #savingsycamore #safeandsoundschools #Psalm91 dbcincbooks

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