Darlene Faster

Youth advocate, parent, disability rights supporter, and positive school climate and safety educator. Views are my own.

[Eating Disorders Coalition @EDCoalition]

Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins are the brain’s “happy chemicals,” or neurotransmitters. There are many research backed and biologically based ways to boost our mood in our daily lives! #EDCTipTuesday

[edutopia @edutopia]

Teachers know it, and research supports it: When students feel secure at school, they can focus their energy on learning. These activities help students feel like a part of their classroom community. ⬇️ https://t.co/8bJYi7i5hC

[National School Boards Association | NSBA @NSBAPublicEd]

Check out the latest issue of ASBJ to explore essential strategies for fostering inclusivity in our schools. The article explores how educators and advocates can work to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ students. Read it here: https://t.co/GXmOBCL1Ld

[Facing History @facinghistory]

An inclusive and positive school culture plays a significant role in student engagement. Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean & Dr. Sheldon Berman, experienced superintendents, will join us on 3/18 to share practical ideas on integrating social & emotional learning.

https://t.co/kyliB94vOR

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

ICYMI: @sandyhook published a new white paper outlining the value of @DOJBJA STOP School Violence Act Grants, highlighting partnerships w/ @MassAGO @CTDEMHS @browardschools @MadisonTrumbull and @TxSchoolSafety : https://t.co/7HJx3Q0WB3

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

Love this #trustedadult video from @jlhsSAVE for #SaySomethingWeek - great job elevating @sandyhook #SaySomething #violenceprevention program. #youthleadership #k12 #safeschools #SEL

[JLHS SAVE Promise Club @jlhsSAVE]

Check out our video on Trusted Adults from our President @helenchizmazia 💙

#SaySomethingWeek #TrustedAdult

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

Fantastic #SaySomethingWeek video from one of @sandyhook partner school! What a great way to elevate #youthleadership and amplify this life-saving #violenceprevention program.

[Ms. Vayda-Manzo @principal_BMS]

Say Something Week at BMS! @sandyhook Check out this awesome video from BMS Builders Club!

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

Honored to partner w/ @CSD9Bronx to bring @sandyhook #saysomething #startwithhello & @NATIONALSAVE programs to their incredible students and school community! #YouthEmpowerment #preventviolence

[NYCDistrict9 @CSD9Bronx]

New Settlement Community Center with Sandy Hook Promise Trainers & D9 Schools! @NYCSchools @sandyhook @newse

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

@LionelRichie My 8 yr old sings your songs daily, but you broke her heart. No refund for us-how shameful. Who acts this way to their fans? It's so disrespectful. Our time & money matter just as much as yours.

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

I have seen the immense power of #youthleadership throughout my 20 yr career in education, and students always take it further than you can image.

[SAVE Promise Club @NATIONALSAVE]

"Often, society tells us that we are too young to have an impact, too young to stand up, and too young to be heard. By preventing violence and fostering understanding, young individuals are transforming lives and communities." –@Justinjpearson https://t.co/H9poT5zigg

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

MA's proposed updates to their health and physical framework set the bar for effectively and comprehensively supporting youth at every stage.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

The most precious gift we can give our kids is a great education – one that’s grounded in science and encompasses the full range of experiences and identities.

We're proposing an update to our state's health and physical education framework. Tune in at https://t.co/Rx7gnLZLSt

[Nicole Hockley @NicoleHockley]

Thank you @CSD9Bronx! We are so excited to partner with you to keep your students and community safe!! @sandyhook #StrongPartnerships

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

So honored to partner with @CSD9Bronx & their amazing school staff to bring @sandyhook @NATIONALSAVE life-saving programs to D9 schools! #safeschools #preventviolence #SEL #youthleadership

[NYCDistrict9 @CSD9Bronx]

District 9 is proud and humbled to be partnering with Sandy Hook Promise & SAVE Project. @NYCSchools @sandyhook #stopgunviolence

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

Honored to work w/ @MassAGO team to support MA districts in creating #safeschools w/ @sandyhook #KnowtheSigns programs, & excited to see so many participating in #startwithhelloweek to sustain this life-saving work!

[AG Maura Healey Archived @AGHealeyArchive]

Back to school means #StartWithHelloWeek! The past 2 years have been tough on kids, and focusing on their mental health has never been more important. Grateful we are able to bring mental health and violence prevention training to over 50 MA school districts with @sandyhook.

[Hampton Bays Middle School @HamptonBays_MS]

Not sure where to begin today?

Why not #StartWithHello?

Important conversations this week with simple ways to help others.

@HBMSCounseling is off and running this year, working with kids to build a strong sense of community! 💜
#StartWithHelloWeek #WeAreHB

[Sandy Hook Promise @sandyhook]

Sandy Hook Promise Youth Advisory Board members and high school students share #BackToSchool reflections – hopes, everyday struggles and fears after school shootings like Uvalde – and how they take action to promote #schoolsafety, social inclusion and #violenceprevention. #SHPYAB

[SAVE Promise Club @NATIONALSAVE]

Green Out on Wear Green Wednesday! Wear green today as a symbol of unity and solidarity with @sandyhook. 💚 Share your photos with the hashtags #StartWithHelloWeek #SAVEPromiseClub.

[Darlene Faster @DmFaster]

Wonderful to see so many schools engaging in #startwithhelloweek - keep up the great work!

[Madison MS @MadisonTrumbull]

Today students and staff wore their favorite superhero shirt or cape to celebrate being an upstander as part of #StartWithHelloWeek #upstandertuesday @sandyhook @NATIONALSAVE