Humans Of NBTHS

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New non-profit helps teachers get a free second monitor https://t.co/BVkB7vYbbK via @2screenteacher

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We are proud to announce that our "Humans of NBTHS" project won the Fritz Jonach Award from @KeanUniversity! We got 1st place and will receive $250! Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our project!

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"I realized I wanted to spend the rest of my life caring for kids medically, and believing their pain is real especially when no one else does. " (4 of 4)

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Zoe, 17
"When I was 10, I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease. Prior to that I had been in a lot of pain, & seen a lot of doctors who were all pretty stumped as to what was wrong. Once I was diagnosed, I went through standard treatment only for it to become chronic" (1 of 4)

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"It took away my ability to be an athlete, to hang out with friends, to attend school as some points. Although I still struggle managing the symptoms it gave me my purpose." (3 of 4)

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"And taught me so many life lessons that has helped me become a stronger individual. For this, I am so grateful for my parents' divorce. (8 of 8)

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Julianne, 18
"When I was just 5 years old, my parents decided to get a divorce. We were in my brothers room when they told me, and all I remember was seeing both of my parents crying. Being that I was only 5 years old, I had no clue what a divorce even was, (1 of 8)

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"Experiencing both the pain and happiness that came with change, & this is why we are do close today. I gained 3 very important people in my life who love me unconditionally - my stepmom, my stepdad & my sister. My entire family has helped shape me into the woman I am today(7of8)

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"Teaching is something I cannot imagine my life without and has helped me in many ways. It has helped me grow as a mom and become a better coach. I am proud of everything I have accomplished and hope to continue to touch the lives of kids inside the classroom and out.”  (5of5)

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Mrs. Mercier-Teacher at NBTHS
“I think the universe works in mysterious ways and is very powerful. People are put on certain paths for a higher purpose. My life changing moment was moving to Brooklyn when I was 21 and becoming a teacher in urban education. (1 of 5)

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"It taught me that hardships shouldn’t bring me down instead I should ask myself “what is this supposed to teach me?” Life is about growing & learning from the hard times. Its important to keep a positive attitude through everything because life is short to be unhappy. (4of5)

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After a long journey, we are here in the US. I still worry about my brother though. " (6 of 6)

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Maria, 15
“Life in Venezuela was very dangerous.  You can’t protest there or the President will have you killed.  My older brother was out protesting one day. He was standing behind his best friend when he heard the shot . (1 of 6)

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"My first 4th of July in America triggered these sounds and brought back bad memories.  It was when a 17 year old boy was shot and killed right in front of my house- that’s when my mother said, “We have to leave Venezuela”. 17. I heard that he wanted to be an engineer.(5 of 6)