Submitted by Marie and Howie Field.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. sponsored actor John Morello’s performance D.I.R.T. for 7th and 8th grade students, staff, and parents at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School February 26, 2019. John’s skits covered a wide range of social issues that impact both young and old, including depression, drug and alcohol use, inclusion, bullying and suicide prevention. He explores the challenges and decisions that students face. John inspired the school assembly to take action by urging them to reflect upon choices they make in their daily lives, from what they put in their bodies, the way they treat each other, and the way they treat themselves.
Marie and Howie Field would like to thank science teacher Robin Duffield, and principal Dr. Jennifer Olsen for coordinating John’s appearance at the middle school.
The mission of the Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, to reduce the stigma of mental illness, and to provide hope and support. For more information, visit nathanielfield.org.
Photograph by Cecile Haase.
