Instead of letting grief define her, GH Teacher, Ms. Sharon Richmond became her son Vincent’s voice.

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Glen Head Elementary School teacher, Ms. Sharon Richmond, serves on multiple task forces, advocates in Albany for better mental health and addiction treatment parity and fights to treat substance use disorder like any other disease.

Last week, she released her debut children’s book, "Finding Your North Star."

Inspired by Vincent’s real-life move from Battery Park to Long Island and his challenges fitting in, the story follows a boy who feels lost until his loyal dog Compass and neighborhood animals — including an osprey named Eli — help him rediscover his inner strength and passion for protecting the environment.

The book changes the ending to one of hope and says that it's OK to stand out, help others and follow your true path. All proceeds go directly to the True North Foundation and the Vincent D’Antoni-Richmond Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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