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

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[@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

[@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

[@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

[@ILoveMyMelanin.]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@michaeltruskolaski4630]

fricking brilliant hero! love smart solutions with empathy

[@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561]

Michael Truskolaski : YES INDEEDY

[@NariBussey]

👏👏👏

[@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 .

[@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 💃🏃

[@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!!!! :-)

[@t.rodgers1438]

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

[@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

[@homebody6353]

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

[@charaardrey5846]

Yess Loved that

[@TheLauren3305]

Yess 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fredabodin9614]

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

[@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.

[@satcong7481]

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

[@samanthacastillo9033]

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

[@khar1828]

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

[@NikkiVelazquez]

Tons of respect for this man!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@ernestinespady7863]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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!😊

[@candyhaller1624]

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

[@tp38]

Talk about giving back to his community 👍

[@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.

[@nicolehunter5927]

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

[@blacktinkerbell2324]

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

[@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.

[@troyvivrett4814]

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

[@joshuacollins7398]

I respect this man.

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.😭

[@Roogarube23]

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

[@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.

[@MyaJ451]

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

[@tbee1575]

He is a true blessing.

[@FNFIHOCTW]

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

[@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.

[@kindnesslove2271]

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

[@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.

[@jasminbenjamin8176]

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

[@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.

[@dsimpson7623]

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

[@debbiecooper1677]

I saw him on Ellen. This is a hero. To so many kids. need more loveing people like him

[@emilyp6984]

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

[@woiowoiow190]

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

[@lalah9481]

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

[@isaac198428]

This is awesome! Respect to you sir!

[@shayevondekempt6069]

These are the ANGEL'S!!! We need to focus on. What a Beautiful hero. Such a positive story. The world would be such a Beautiful place if we all helped each other. Blessing's to this man😇😇😇

[@monkeynumbernine]

This guy genuinely cares about the students. That has a huge impact on them💖

[@MG-jj3pn]

Amazing Man! We need so many more like him.

[@BxServent37]

Now this is a movement I would definitely love to be apart of. So wonderful to see a caring soul. 1 can chase 1000, 2 could put 10,000 to flight. A pioneer in our time, not talking about it, being about it. Keep shining!

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

What a beautiful person.

[@judya.shroads8245]

A GOOD AND KIND MAN!!!! He sees the need and helps the kids thrive, have clean clothes, eat and just be kids. We need more schools just like this one. STEP UP IF YOU DARE.

[@allisonland1456]

Everybody needs to be just like this thank you principle cook. What a blessing u are to these kids. Your such a good example😊 hopefully others can do as you do.

[@iamshesheisi70]

*THIS MAN, & his ❤️ is what makes the world a better place! BLESSINGS*

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Wow what a brilliant idea. What a great role model. Love you Mr Cook.❣❣❣❣

[@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.

[@kimg2760]

Great Man!🙏🏽❤🏆 and I'm sure he has a great team. Beautiful. "Whatever you do, do whole heartly, as your reward is from the Lord whom you serve"🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

[@carmencampbellcampbell9473]

He is his brother's keeper. Love and TRUE dedication, I know that he sleep well at night. Thank you for the LOVE YOU GIVE TO STUDENTS. BLESSINGS.

[@shay2839]

Great principal great heart God bless him

[@lindabishop7824]

This is the type of attitude and vision that is needed in all inner city schools, all schools really. Wow! He is amazing!!!!!!

[@michmichxo22]

What a pure soul, more blessings will come his way

[@shabnamsultana1920]

Goosebumps... this principle is doing more than most parents.

[@AddLoveTM126]

What a Beautiful Loving Kind MAN! We would LOVE to Donate to his Service. May God Continue to Bless them All, Above; and Beyond Measure! ❤🎖👑

[@barbarahagan1757]

What, a awonderful principal who cares about his students. He ,loves them as his own. He ,will go to heaven for doing good things around him to make a better place.

[@amberlucille8445]

Wish I would of had a sweet & caring teacher/principal like him when I was in school

[@_A4A]

This is a Man, who is true to himself & everyone around him. He is kind, generous, thoughtful, empathetic and very understanding to his students needs!... I just wish that there were more principals out there like him, watching over our babies while we are hard at work and trying to provide for our family's!.... Godspeed my Brother!.... 🙏

[@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 .

[@ashbook88]

Thank you Principal Cook.

[@iseebothsides]

Great man! May God bless 🙏🏽

[@kandiperson1065]

This is so sweet. He is definitely a gift from God

[@fit2bjustme]

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

[@Faith4Lyf]

I have never had a teacher or principal like this man!!! God is good! We need more

[@ebbiesweetngood9966]

So good to see something positive!

[@teesh6782]

One of earth's angels! What an amazing man

[@jazzy7696]

God bless this man!

[@marinasantiago24]

We need more people like him taking care kids

[@carstellamoore8863]

Praise God for being real and having a heart keep up the good work

[@takeshaanderson3530]

An gentle giant

[@SonOfGOD937]

Doing God’s work, salute!

[@southernjoy9154]

THIS is how you save the children!!! He gives them hope and a sense of pride and they know he has no alterior motive, only love. God bless this man and his efforts.

[@asimp6128]

This is a real man and Hero!! Thanks for educating and taking it one step further! 🏅🥇🏆

[@Nina-vv3ev]

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

[@ghostbear200123]

Great man, God Bless him, “his babies”’ , and the school. Much success and keep it going.🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@candiceford88]

Wonderful human being. Period!!

[@RickGrimes007]

"Its Dope" right on braaaah that's real deal hes so open his body language is wonderful..hes real!! Loves his babies!!💓💓💪💪💪more stories like this THIS POSITIVELY Shows WE CAN DO IT!!i STILL BELIEVE IN HUMANITY..✊thanks Ellen HE DID WHAT HE SAID HE WAS GONNA DO WITH THAT 💰💪💓💓👍

[@rosariosmith2162]

God bless him for being there for the babies. Nobody has never done that. He has a hart of gold.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙

[@DreamBird1]

His Babies😭😭😭. . .Love this man🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@KAMALAISHERNAME]

I'm in tears.

[@marynelson1977]

This story is absolutely fire 🔥. Thank you Sir. News outlets are needed to share such positivity.

[@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?

[@vanw1504]

This Makes our country great! The selflessness of others! God bless!

[@tonyagetsreal8905]

You are a wonderful person. Not just for this for many things I can see your soul. Somebody is very happy with a man like you in the house. God Bless you. 🥰

[@zenyediajackson4067]

We need all educators to be like this.