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| Seminar Attendee Comments School Administrators, Principals, Guidance Counselors and Teachers “I am impressed with Sgt. MacDonald’s depth of knowledge and his insights that myspace.com can help school resource officers and school administrators to be proactive. Kim was very knowledgeable about physical violence and relational aggression. Interesting data reflected in increased violence in girls, i.e., media, family, inconsistent discipline” Jim Devine, Chicopee Public Schools, “I have been in education for many years. This is the first time I have been in a workshop alongside police (with guns!). I think that continued and increased collaboration is extremely beneficial for our kids!” Kathleen Welch, “Excellent information – Thank you” Stacy Wright, “The subjects were interesting but each could have been a seminar on their own.” Brenda Fruscione, “This was a great presentation. Hopefully, more people will become aware.” Tara Purcell, “Good information – thank you.” Laura Stefani, “Great job presenting “heater” issues. Hot topics with Chicago Public Schools.” Khaldun Everage “Including session regarding Girls & Relational Aggression was great – not usually covered and increasingly more important. MySpace and computer/cell phone invaluable!” Beth Gardell, “Very enlightening – thank you.” John Duback, “Some of these subjects could be a whole day or stand alone. Would like to see expanded programs.” Kathie Bruce, It’s great to see school and law enforcement agencies on the same page in terms of the dangers of the internet.” Craig Lawhead, Assistant Principal, “Nice job by the speakers. I would like to see the class longer so more information can be given.” Timothy Russell, “This was an excellent presentation – the speakers were very knowledgeable. I will definitely share this information with my home school district. Thank you!” Stephanie Karwoski, Guidance, Slippery “Very good and helpful. More live, actual internet may be helpful.” Rick Rechenberg, Teacher, “All presentations were well done and informative.” Sean Wechtenhiser, “This seminar was very beneficial. I am a mid school counselor and now I feel comfortable talking with teachers and parents about the harms/cautions of internet posting.” Paula Morris, Counselor, “Much needed!” Lisa Bradford, “The information is going to be very helpful.” Jamie VanCompernolle, Catholic Charities, “Good info! Thanks.” Robert Rodman, “Excellent and very informative.” Timothy Holbert, Anderson Community School Corporation, “Well prepared, timely and to the point.” Michael Chobanov, Triton School Corporation, Bourbon, IN “I found the information presented to be very helpful. I enjoyed the workshop and the variety of topics shared.” Cadie Dunshee, School Home Interventionist, “Very informative – knowledgeable presenters.” Michael Mestemacher, School District Office, “Excellent presentations – I learned a lot. Please do more of your presentations at other locations. Many people in Margaret Nkemnji, Guidance Office, “Very good and helpful information, examples, and walking us through how to actually locate information and execute strategies. Thanks.” Annie Sullivan, School Counselor, “The content was terrific. Very timely as I have been battling issues in my school this year with issues in the virtual world (MySpace). One case involves girl on girl relationship issues (Relational Aggression).” David Beranek, “Technology is always changing, and any opportunity I have to learn about the changes is great.” Jessica Woods, UW-LaCrosse Women’s Studies, LaCrosse, WI “This was one of the best, most informative workshops that I’ve attended. The material (as an all-girls school administrator) was extremely relevant to our daily “battles.” Emily Hanson, “Good presentation! It was really helpful and opened my eyes to what is going on.” Jen Korte, ACE Academy, Wapakoneta, OH “Very informative! Well presented. Feel as though we barely scratched the surface – too much out there, but great place to start! Thank you!” Marilyn Blythe, “Very good presentations.” James Skelding, “Very interesting and good information.” Daisy Edwards, “Superb! Thank you. I brought six from our school district – a great investment! Will pay many returns! Beverly Geltner, Superintendent, “The information shared was “cutting edge” and can be used to improve schools immediately.” Greg Dixon, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, MI “The overall subject matter was totally interesting and relevant. I most appreciated Andy’s presentation.” Amie Berryhill, “Great to have powerpoint on a disc to take home.” Jennifer Rann, “Excellent. Excellent! Gail Ridley, “Monitoring tools for tracking network abuse and internet misuse would also be a helpful topic.” Mark Burnet, “Information needed by all school administrators and guidance counselors Thanks for your expert information and availability.” “Good content in presentations. Presenters are knowledgeable.” Timothy F. Taylor, “Thanks! Great and useful presentation.” Carol Smiecivch, “Very informative!” Timothy Seitzinger, “Very helpful – useful to my teachers, administrators and parents. Hope to present information to parents and staff. I learned a lot. Thanks.” Kathy Bartolomeo, “Each presentation was effectively delivered demonstrating knowledge and experience within topics. Delivery methods were appropriate for audience – time is always an issue.” Stephanie Grajeda, Academy of the Holy Cross, “The information presented was fantastic.” Tiffany Wright, C. Milton Wright High School, Bel Air, MD “Eye-opening. I appreciate having the powerpoint presentations on CDs. Also appreciate the forms that schools could use –Think About It form, behaviors/consequences.” Judy Morris, “Great approach to present cross-discipline. The combination of mental health and law enforcement is so useful.” Julie Baron, McLean “Speakers knowledgeable and insightful. Learned valuable information that will be extremely helpful in my profession.” Dyane Jones-Munford, “Interesting introduction for me to begin to understand the enormity of “digital” issues! Karen Malin, The “I feel better equipped to check out MySpace and to educate parents about the uses and dangers.” Brett Loring, “Well done. We have a lot of work to do at our school. Thanks for the DVD.” Scott Espinosa-Brown, The “Terrific! Wish there could have been more.” Patricia Thomas, The “Thanks for all the information.” Craig Springer, “Great presentation by Andy – lots of information and glad to have CD to fall back on. Corey also good – lots of information again. Great that he left contact information, like Andy.” Carolyn Hutchins, Law Enforcement Officials Cheryll Manley, Deputy District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, | ||||||
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