K.A.R.M.A. stands for Kids Against Ridicule Meanness and Aggression. More than an acronym, K.A.R.M.A. is a crusade to end bullying in school-aged children across the nation. The mission of K.A.R.M.A. is to teach children to understand the power of their words, to think of the feelings of others before they speak, and to always lend a hand to those in need.

It is the belief of, Jessica Brookshire, the founder of K.A.R.M.A, that no one should be criticized for his or her physical appearance, economic status, race, gender, hobbies or beliefs. Instead, we should celebrate our diversity and seize the opportunity to learn from each other’s differences. These are lessons that K.A.R.M.A. seeks to pass on to our children. While it may sound ambitious, but think of what a different world this could be if everyone thought of others and encouraged one another. These children are the future and with K.A.R.M.A. I am changing the future one classroom at a time.

Miss Brookshire recently visited Perdido Elementary/Middle School, where she shared her message with students in PreK through 8 grades. As a victim of bullying, she knows first hand the pain and fear that can come from the words of another. The feeling of loneliness that a bully can instill is unbearable, and as a survivor of bullying she feels it is her duty to ensure that no child ever endures that feeling.