02/20/2026
For those who don't know me, I am an elementary music teacher in the same district my four children attend. Two of my children are middle schoolers and two are high schoolers. Earlier this week, we got news that rocked our school district. A sweet, kind, and loving eighth grader, Ry'Ann, died by su***de. She was just 13.
It is so helpful at times like this to have oils on hand for support. It has been such a hard week after this devastating news. I am thankful that when I don't have any words of comfort left, I can offer oils. I cannot apply them to students; however, aromatic use is very effective as well. I hope you don't need oils for this type of grief, but if you do, here are two to have on hand.