Girl Has Breakdown In Hallway When Officer Approaches Making Headlines With Strategy Principal Can’t Ignore

Mar 21, 2019 by apost team

Everybody has been through a moment that required facing their fears in life. It is a common experience, and that’s what makes us human. The ability to challenge our fears gives us more confidence next time another related challenge comes along our way. Nonetheless, we can’t say the same thing about kids. With the little experience they have about life, it is always difficult for them to deal with their worries independently. 

Fear begins when there are changes in a child’s way of life. The first day a child starts attending school and leave their caregivers behind, it gets scary for them. This is also the case when it is time to face the world and meet new people apart from the regular faces they are used to seeing.

As reported by ABC News, a young girl from Santa Rosa, California, was going through this phase in life and wanted to isolate herself from the rest of the kids. She was too frightened to go out and decided to spend her free time in the hallway all by herself. Fortunately for her, a hero dressed as the school resource officer came to her rescue.

"She was just having hard time transitioning from the hallway to outside," said her teacher to ABC News , Meaghan King, who filmed the video. "Transitions are tough."

In a school with all types of personalities, the girl only wanted to stay behind the walls and receive comfort from her Kermit The Frog stuffed doll. She hugged her doll like her life depended on it and stood behind the door without moving.

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Some kids need a push to walk into the world and face their fears head-on. Her teacher, Meghan King, was aware that the young girl was afraid to step into the public where other kids played. The school resources officer took note of the situation and decided to take matters into her own hands. She was confident that singing a sweet song for the girl would raise her confidence.

Officer Chris Morrison began singing to the “Rainbow Connection” tune, and she slowly released her tension. That simple act from the officer caught on camera by Meghan, showed viewers how easy it is to let children know that they can overcome their fears easily.

Morrison "jumped right in — did not skip a beat," Assistant Principal Jessica Romero told ABC News. "The three of us adults were standing there in awe."

Chris has immense experience of twelve years as a teacher. She has interacted with a lot of fragile pupils. This explains why she knew what to do on seeing the young girl isolating herself on the hallway. A simple song cured the situation. Jeneane Kucker, Santa Rosa Police Sergeant, speaks highly of Chris and describes her as a very gentle officer. She has gone out of her way to help out helpless kids find a footing, multiple times.

"She's a very special soul," Romero added. "She comes to everything she does with heart, with empathy, and perspective, and is able to kind of build that rapport with students."

Chris is indeed a gem. Does this story touch your soul? You can help this inspiring officer get the recognition she deserves by passing this article along to your friends and family.