Arnold Ford, a vice principal in West Philadelphia, is going viral for the strong bonds he has created with his students.
Those in the video center started to notice all the happy hallway hugs and decided to post the positive interactions on social media. This way, the public could see that in a city where kids close to schools often find themselves in harm’s way, they also find themselves at arm’s length of someone who really cares about them.
"I actually love Mr. Ford. He’s the nicest vice principal, and he’s my favorite. I am actually best friends with him," one student explained. Outside the school on 54th Street, the ‘No Parking’ signs have long since faded. Inside, the smiles are as bright as the futures thanks to the constant reminder from Mr. Ford that school can be safe, fun, and filled with happiness.
"Over 90-95% of things that happen in our schools, they really are positive, they’re joyful, they’re full of love," Ford explained. "So my goal is just to promote that side of education, because that really is the vast majority of what we see."
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