Assemblies,+Programs,+Speakers

//These are speakers and/or programs that have been brought in to schools for kickoff, student assemblies and parent programs.//

[|Rachel's Challenge]

[|Tony Bartoli]

[|Hear Ted Talk]

[|Common Sense Schools: A Parent Media Education Program] - The goal of this program is to raise students who are safe, smart, and responsible media users. This a program that you can tailor to the needs of your school and community. Discussion topics include: internet safety, cyberbullying, social networking, cell phones, media violence, sex and media, and gaming. This is a program that the schools present themselves. Schools must register as a Common Sense School (this is free). Click under Resources for Educators and Order an Educator's Kit.

Dr. Brain Spark - Family Practitioner Primary Care Partners Address: 7287 East Main St Fairview, PA 16415 Phone: 814-877-2360 brainstark@hamot.org Summary of presentation: Motivational speaker. Discusses how the words you choose to use in your daily communications effect how people react to you; making healthy choices; uses his dog as part of his presentation. FREE. NO COST.

D. Elaine Surma Office of Attorney General Phone: 814-836-4355 Cell Phone: 814-397-6182 dsurma@attorneygeneral.gov Summary of presentation: Presents the hard facts to parents and students on laws regarding texting,sexting, internet predators, and cyberbullying. FREE. NO COST.

Michelee A. Curtze, M.Ed Coordinator / Trainer HALT! Bully Prevention Program A Highmark Healthy High 5 Initiative Phone: 814-734-8475 Cell: 814-881-5904 Fax: 814-734-5806 michelee_curtze@iu5.org mcurtze@aol.com Summary of presentation: Bully Prevention / Generational Differences / Conflict Resolution ~ FREE for Bully Prevention / FEE for Generational Difference & Conflict Resolution presentations.