December 1, 2023
Today’s good news story comes from Campbell County, Kentucky.
In a heartwarming turn of events, Campbell County Middle School principal, Jason Smith, opened his heart and home to a troubled student, changing the trajectory of her life.
Credit: GMA / Marybeth Smith
It all began when 11-year-old Raven Whitaker-Smith found herself in Smith’s office after an incident during lunch. Raven had thrown yogurt on a classmate, resulting in a suspension. Little did anyone know, this incident would lead to an extraordinary journey of compassion and support.
“I found myself in the principal’s office one day after starting a food fight in the cafeteria,” Raven said. “The principal asked me if I would start a food fight if I were out to dinner with my family. When I blurted out that I did not have a family, he said he felt like a complete jerk. I was a foster kid living at Holly Hill. …