New Jersey principal opens school laundry room for his "babies"

[@Mmari7697]

Now...that Principal is a good man.Those students are lucky to have him.

[@shantiajones8042]

I AGREE WITH YOU!!!👏😊

[@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561]

M N2065 : AMEN AMEN AND HALLELUJAH TO THAT 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯

[@daughterofyah7476]

I wish I had him as a principal when I was in school!

[@kensmilepachi3313]

No offence but why there are only black students?? Is this school only for black people? No racism intended

[@aaliyahdouglass2166]

@@kensmilepachi3313 it's in an populated black area

[@motorcity313]

Just saw a story on him last night. He opens up his school on Friday nights until 11 so his babies may have somewhere safe to hang out. Feeds them and has games and activities for them. Amazing leader.

[@bjh.8036]

How amazing!!❤❤🙏🙏

[@aryastark575]

They said that in the video lol

[@nolson9533]

This man is what it means to be a true hero.

[@chancelast6364]

N Olson yes..exactly!!

[@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561]

N Olson : A True Godly Man

[@daughteroftheking100]

​@@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561Amen!!!

[@Maasai-El]

"Where there is no VISION the people perish."👑 SALUTE my brother.

[@janicescott-pair97]

For sure.

[@kaylasong10]

“Fight for that baby, the way you want them to fight on that test.” Beautiful ❤️

[@deenad3562]

😍

[@shantiajones8042]

Excellent slogan....😊

[@kelishapatrickable]

Beautiful the way he put it!!

[@Tina-ez4xi]

I could only put my hand in the air from reading your comment!!

[@pamularcarter418]

Yes beautiful

[@sweetsunshineplaytime]

This man has a beautiful spirit that deeply cares for all his babies.

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

There are millionaires who don’t do anything for the community. Praises to this man!

[@0121-x2j]

thats a lie..he doindg what the parents should be doing..are not embarrised by this..wow

[@Sandlin22]

They pay over 90% of the country's budget so there's that

[@Sandlin22]

@Red Sunshine not facts

[@robynjoy910]

0121 most parents do the best they can. Sometimes they cannot afford clean clothes. I thought that was evident in the video.

[@GussAGaming]

Sandlin22 since when do the rich pay taxes lmaooo

[@bryansmalley2296]

Two of my favorite things in life, CLEAN SOCKS & CLEAN SHEETS. Principal Cook is taking care of business.

[@brittnaycollins558]

This is the kind of principal we need in our school systems❤

[@shonuf5152]

DESPERATELY!!!

[@susankaempfer8427]

Principal? We need a president like this.

[@satcong7481]

Now this is a man that walks the walk. We need more people like him

[@Blancoguey]

Good luck

[@nickcordell2535]

​@@Blancogueyit's easy to see people down on their luck by what they post. It'd be ok buddy, there's good people everywhere. Merry Christmas, have a great day

[@el7jake]

Walks the TALK.

[@Lookuptruth]

Thats a good man not a liar who says he wants to help then as soon as that bell rings becomes blind to those children this is beautiful work and definitely brought a tear to my eye God bless you.

[@craftygal4494]

A good principal and vice principal can make all the difference in the success of a school. They lead by example and set the tone for the entire faculty and student body. They would expect no less.

[@jeanrichardson2044]

He is school teacher, social worker, parent, confidante, advocate, and example. He is also a very snappy dresser. Wonderful.

[@brentduanefoster]

Back in the 80’s, New Jersey had Joe Clark. Now, they have Akbar Cook!!!

[@MarquesMatthewsJohnEzra]

Fair Westside!

[@brentduanefoster]

Marques That’s it!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@phillipswatson3452]

Marques 😎 MEANING WHAT !?!?

[@brentduanefoster]

Phillips Watson The School song of Eastside High was “Fair Eastside”. Marques just changed the name.

[@phillipswatson3452]

Brent Foster 😎 THANKS FOR SHARING 💃🏃

[@pjtippett5510]

Im in tears. Having clean clothes may seem so minor to most people, but its not always a given. Glad this issue brought up and this man recognized for his kindness.

[@ultraboombean]

Yeah in high school we were doing pretty bad and had no washer. Hard to get to the laundromat. Sometimes had to deal with dirty clothes.

[@ILoveMyMelanin.]

Love the way he says "My Babies", he genuinely Love the kids. God Bless them all!!!

[@samanthacastillo9033]

The fact that he calls them his babies 😭😭😭💕 this man is goals

[@greatgownsbeautifulgowns7160]

I saw him on Ellen and she gave him money. Good to see he put her donation to great use.

[@RickGrimes007]

Yes he did for sure FOR ALL HIS BABIES💓💓💪

[@kercchan3307]

the question is if the program will continue after he leaves the school.

[@perseusbuchananlupin3790]

@@kercchan3307 it should.

[@pamularcarter418]

I pray it does

[@sharontrotter8198]

This man is going over the top to provide for his BABIES!!! A safe place to study, wash clothes and to think if a possible future. Love you sir!!!!

[@khar1828]

What's wrong with the 10 people who didn't like this? This is beautiful. God bless him, and those who help.

[@nthabisengtheledi79]

We don't care about them just heartless haters

[@agl5132]

It's called having empathy and compassion for others in your community vs just thinking about yourself. ❤👏🏼

[@homebody6353]

“Fight for that baby the way you want them to fight for that test” 😩🙏🏿

[@charaardrey5846]

Yess Loved that

[@TheLauren3305]

Yess 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GloucesterODaugherty]

He saw a need and without judgement created the opportunity to rectify a simple problem like having clean clothes for students. This man should be the school superintendent ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Happybidr]

No, that would take him out of the school and away from his babies. That’s the typical reaction of the education “blob” as it is often called. For example, with the Teacher of the Year, you know what they do? Here they have the best educator, the most effective person in the classroom, and for the year after their named teacher of the year, they take them out of the classroom! That makes no sense whatsoever. What some states found is many of those Teachers of the Year end up never going back to the classroom. That’s a tragedy.

[@michaeltruskolaski4630]

fricking brilliant hero! love smart solutions with empathy

[@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561]

Michael Truskolaski : YES INDEEDY

[@NariBussey]

👏👏👏

[@reeniec1016]

Watching 5yrs later with tears 😢MAY GOD continue to bless this man Tremendously and forever

[@kathysmith3287]

I seen this at one other school . This is a REAL issue with students across the world . It took a real man to solve it here.That's what we need , go beyond the norm .

[@heythere3780]

"Or the parents aren't there at all" I hope God blesses this man and helps him with his progress. This community must be in a struggle.

[@t.rodgers1438]

I like how he calls them his babies. You can feel the love he have for all of them.

[@ashleylee244]

The world needs more black positive male figures like this. Any man regardless of color should aspire to be like him 😁

[@nicolehunter5927]

It takes one person with good intentions to make a difference.. the youth are important

[@poet82n]

I wish I had him in high school. I wore the same clothes everyday and got teased. We lived on and off the street and I was bullied. This would have helped someone like me and so many others. Great job you're doing Mr. Cook. You are needed in this world.

[@blueturtle1719]

@poet82n, I hope and pray that you are doing ok now and that your needs are being met. You are special and your life matters.

[@kindnesslove2271]

I'm crying so...... Hard right now😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love this story. Kindness I just love kindness

[@cooperscreditconsultingint6792]

Me too!!

[@arnethaearl7929]

Me 3 !

[@shantiajones8042]

I do too God bless you and everyone!🙏

[@Chaechaos]

I'm choking inside. I'm happy and heartbroken at the same time

[@butterification]

Daaaaaaaaaaaamn! Me too!!!!!! :-( This reality Hurts!!! But he's helping and healing a lot of BABIES!!!! :-)

[@alexisnicolson6092]

Honestly bless this man. It might not seem like a big thing to some, but seriously when kids feel invested in, it improves their self-confidence and they do better in school. He's doing so much good I pray that he receives back all of the love he gives to others :)

[@tinagoins5919]

JESUS THINGS We take For GRANTED😭💗💗

[@shantiajones8042]

Indeed!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@krisw.5025]

Amen!

[@g.dollar2563]

Amen...so true!

[@artenman]

Tina Goins I don’t take it for granted speak for yourself u klingon.

[@candlelady3313]

This story is 5 yrs old; pre pandemic. It would be interesting to follow-up and see how the school is doing now and where are those kids as adults. He was really trying to create contributing members of society who will end up giving back more than they initially came with. I hope he’s still able to provide these things. 💜

[@mmac8379]

Love this. Have been there. You can have a penny in your pocket and and feel like a queen with clean clothes. A nice clean out fit can change a persons life. Good job. More communities should provide this along with showers for homeless.

[@shantiajones8042]

TRUTH SPOKEN!!👏 God bless you...🙏

[@freeandblessed8500]

You are 1000000000 percent right.

[@chancelast6364]

M. Mariah Hunt exactly❤

[@dianareid2365]

I love California for this. Plenty of free showers..kudoa

[@PhoenixYah]

PREACH

[@Nina-vv3ev]

🥺this man is an angel... he is a father to his students

[@candyhaller1624]

Hats off to you sir. Excellent job you are doing.

[@kathleenstewart709]

This man is Awesome! I'm sure he's a father figure for so many of his babies. I pray the Lord blesses him. This brought tears to my eyes. 😢

[@NikkiVelazquez]

Tons of respect for this man!

[@carollowe3704]

i frequently used the classroom washers and dryers for students who couldn't get their clothes clean. we also mended the uniforms and showed students how they could maintain their uniforms. the classroom had a thrift box where students donated items, and they helped to create outfits for others. there was a community where the students cared about each other. it was a blessing to be a part of it.

[@antoniojames9493]

I will continue to believe there are more genuinely good people in the world then bad.

[@franksandor757]

Man's true nature is hatred.

[@kj6597]

@@franksandor757 Hobbes

[@joshuacollins7398]

I respect this man.

[@fredabodin9614]

God bless this man. His babies are truly blessed to have a man that cares so much.

[@maggiefesser5518]

All principles should do the same . We all need each other. He's a angle a hero a gentleman. A great blessing to the children. I LOVE YOU. I'm here if you need me to help you and your baby's.

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Here is a hero helping the kids and family's that need it no bullying no shaming just help.when you give respect you get respect.Awesome Note this is where News Networks could help. solutions for us working class cannibals for which i am one

[@shantiajones8042]

I agree with you!😊

[@imcurlyblue]

That’s a guy who loves his job and cares for his community.

[@tennesseefairfield8497]

our family is struggling to get by, and depend on our local school resource counselors for food, bus vouchers, and occasionally rides, we can't afford a vehicle, and if you don't have fam, a church, or any other folks in your life, the school is the last place in our communities to get support

[@Sandlin22]

Were you struggling before you decided to have kids?

[@barbara1904]

Tennessee Fairfield I’m from that kind of back ground. You just gotta work your but off and encourage your kids to get the best education they can for themselves. Chin up.

[@barbara1904]

Tennessee Fairfield Also, ignore idiots like Sandlinn22. That’s just a negative person.

[@nobodyspecial1733]

Nothing lasts forever...blessings all the way to the finish line! Trials develop character. Dont know you but I love you!

[@summerwulsebo6147]

When you are in surviving mode financially it make you feel you are the only one in that situation .In really mullions of Americans are straggling to put food in the table. It impotant to focus on your kids education so that you could have a a better future .

[@tegestasras6768]

He is the best may God bless him

[@bellafaces7]

Such a honorable man !

[@ernestinespady7863]

Sitting here at 1:06am smiling and crying at the same time. God bless you and your babies.

[@tp38]

Talk about giving back to his community 👍

[@autumnortiz6782]

YES! Someone that understands the struggle. Everybody struggle ain't the same. Every little bit helps. Something small can make a big difference to someone's life

[@risslah]

A very smart man with a very good heart thank God for him

[@gabriellahsdancingheart8808]

God bless this man! I'm grateful for him!

[@blacktinkerbell2324]

He's not doing it alone. He has a community behind him. 😍❤

[@velmaking9199]

Somebody got to look out for the babies..they got a hard navigation...The HEART of a real HERO...

[@rainajackson223]

If only if only we have more people like him our children would succeed so much more than what they do now. You can truly feel and see the love that he has for these babies I salute you brother keep doing what you doing.

[@SHANDI1967]

What a great role model.I wish a lot more principals would find out what the children’s “needs are” like this guy.

[@trishsommeling7669]

The world needs more people like this principal.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Mr Cook - This principal is pure quality all the way ❤️ we can learn from him - Good on him

[@cj222100]

What a wonderful guy, you can see how much he truly cares about those kids & the community. It's amazing how things that a lot of people wouldn't even think about make such a big difference, & the fact that he thought of it, & finds solutions shows just how deeply he cares for those kids.

[@FNFIHOCTW]

This is what a school SHOULD be. He is saving lives! This man is a Hero.!

[@bellarose6509]

Being physically clean is part of basic need. What a fantastic man! This wonderful, beautiful man read the reality of his “babies” and provided what they needed. Their SAT scores will go up as a result of their basic needs being met. ❤🙏☮️

[@jimdavidson3345]

In addition to being an outstanding human being and principal, this man is a great role model for parents. He shows the responsibility and love of a parent. Hopefully he will change the lives of some families!

[@kellylestig4941]

This principal is making a difference!! in his students lives in his community and he’s an inspiration to many others who also work in the school district. He’s doing great things nothing but love and respect for this guy.

[@rmspears3502]

That's Love a principal thats cates about the children hes been entrusted to. May God Abundantly Bless him..we need more of him

[@troyvivrett4814]

You can tell the kids really have love and respect for him ...keep up the good work👏🏽

[@catherineobrien6223]

What a great "father figure" this man is for so many kids.

[@blackopal8611]

Why am I crying?Can someone please stop cutting those onions up in here? This man is an angel. We need more like him.

[@teanavann8541]

This man is a gift, a Blessing to the kids

[@jasminbenjamin8176]

We need more man like him. God bless him and his babies.

[@stevenbellin1056]

What a wonderful human being.

[@chandadixon8838]

He is the type of man that is needed in the school system and in the community I can understand what the young girl was saying I used to work in the school system and I always was like a mother to the children and to this day they are very respectful when they see me great job King keep up the great work

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

You were like their mother? Really? Did they live with you? Did you take them to their doctor appointments, or take care of them when they were sick? Caring about kids does not mean that you like a parent to them. In what way were you a mother to them?

[@amiralions2681]

Such a beautiful stories. He's saving so many lives, now and into the future. They will grow up knowing that it's okay to be home safe and bonding with their families and friends on the weekends rather than hanging out where they could get caught up in something dangerous.

[@Annewelch435]

May God bless this principal❤🙏🙏

[@crissylacolebestlife]

I’m an educator and he’s 100% right! We have to show students we care and in return they’ll care. ❤

[@kindnesslove2271]

I pray God continue will continue to lead this principle to always lead with a kind heart.

[@janteve6509]

Now this is a Principal Hero. He is providing basic needs that our government doesn’t. It’s not always the parent’s’ fault, they are struggling too.

[@AmberLovesMystery]

I’m not crying-your crying 😭🥺😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ Omg this man is s better father to his students than my own to me God bless his soul ✨

[@insertnamehere9154]

😢😢ur rght-it was me.😭

[@gf4453]

An angel taking care of his babies. Beautiful. ❤

[@dsimpson7623]

Happy tears I have for this brother....that's what you truly call ..."Putting in Work"!

[@DokBua0424]

This is a man who is in it for the kids and care for them beyond classroom, the learning test scores that schools these days care about. He is a principal i bet alot of kids wish to hv too.

[@SonOfGOD937]

Doing God’s work, salute!

[@woiowoiow190]

What a great example of what a human being should be. He’s a good man.

[@Roogarube23]

This is so beautiful! May God bless this man and his family!

[@KatricePorter-rf3th]

Best principal of the year!!!

[@emilyp6984]

He's so humble and genuine!💙 This is so sweet and what more schools should incorporate 🤞🏾💯

[@MyaJ451]

You can tell he’s a genuine man. Love this ❤️

[@lalah9481]

Awesome! Saw this amazing man on the Ellen show, he’s such an inspiration and we need more of this in our world.

[@tbee1575]

He is a true blessing.

[@hopedash5372]

This makes me cry with joy. It's the simple, daily things that we don't think about that matter. So thoughtful..

[@jeniC12]

Man of the year!!!!!!! Bless him

[@SBJoanna]

His Babies😭😭😭. . .Love this man🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@myreallife6386]

This has me crying! He’s a father to the whole community.

[@isaac198428]

This is awesome! Respect to you sir!

[@maxcrowe3900]

Principal is an outstanding man 🙏

[@fit2bjustme]

Glad those children have this man to look out for them. God bless him and these children

[@kaydykes9916]

Just found this. GOD BLESS THIS MAN!!! May the Lord keep you safe and healthy so that you may live a selfless and righteous life. Praise God!! This is a beautiful story ❤

[@MG-jj3pn]

Amazing Man! We need so many more like him.

[@s.israel]

Black men that are educators are THE best! ❤