Today, I read about a school shooting that took place in Chardon, Ohio. Apparently (I apologize if my information is off, the articles are constantly being updated) someone who I'm assuming was a student stood up in the cafeteria and started shooting. When I saw the reports this morning, 5 students had been injured, but as of now two have passed away as a result. And to make it even more real, one of my friends at school is from that area; her brother is a senior at the affected school (he's alright by the way).
This is the type of situation that no one can prepare you for. I read that two teachers chased the gunman out of the school, and I have no doubts that their reactions prevented more injuries/casualties. I don't know what the other faculty did, but I'm sure each member of that school community tried to do what they could, whether it was keeping students safe in lock down or evacuating them to a nearby elementary school.
No matter what events have happened in the past, no one is ready to deal with a school shooting when it happens. And even if the situation is dissolved with as little physical damage is possible, there's still the emotional scars that are left behind. This is one of those events that scares me not only because it can happen anywhere, but because it's something that you can't predict no matter what you read, learn, or study in school.
I'm not saying that I'm afraid to teach because of what might happen; that's life. But I can't help but wonder what could have happened to set this person off?
I honestly don't know who reads this blog, but I'm asking that anyone who does keep this community in your thoughts and prayers.
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