April 7, 2014
Duke of Cambridge School – A grade 8 student wrote to me “I’ve seen similar presentations – this is by far, the best”.
It was great being the first speaker at a wonderful new facility. Parent support was excellent, and Thank You to the two Law Enforcement officers who identified themselves to me, about speaking to their respective agencies in the future..
April 6, 2014
The City of Vaughan, and Councillor Tony Carella invited me to speak to his Ward this afternoon. It was great to be asked by the City in which this started to return and speak to parents/students – on a Sunday! A special thanks to the father who drove 75min from Waterloo, because his Grade 8 daughter told him to see my presentation. That’s amazing!
April 4, 2014
“THE BEST Presentation we have had all year! Powerful!” Principal, Fisherville PS
I headed to Fisherville this morning to speak with the Grade 7/8s today.
The response from the Principal is a great summary of my time with the students
April 3, 2013
Allenby PS in the Toronto District School Board. 300+ Grade 4/5/6s. Excellent audience. And a very in-tune parent audience this evening, with lots of note-taking. The high-light of my day: A mother who returned with a hand written letter from her 10yr old daughter, thanking me for my message, and the impact it had on her. Seeing the emotion in the mother as she described how I “moved” her daughter – made me speechless…. and that’s hard to do.
April 2, 2014
Off to Waterloo and Laurelwood PS. A parent heard me speak at another function, and that is how I ended up at the school today. Two sessions with the 4/5/6s and then the 7/8s. Both excellent. This evening, the school underestimated the tremendous parent turnout – and it was a full venue of tech-savvy parents. Thank You for bringing me out to your community.
April 1, 2014
Our Lady of Sorrows in the Toronto Catholic District School Board! I met two tech-savvy Principals today who loved the message to students, and more-so to parents this evening. The Principal took a unique strategy today. During Q/A he asked staff to leave me with the students for a private Q/A.. and I was blown away by the fact that the Grade 7/8s just opened up and asked even more questions. One hour and thirty five minutes collectively between the presentation and Q/A. This evening – parents kept me until 9:35pm… I never leave until the last question is answered. Thank You for allowing me to speak with your community
MARCH 31, 2014
Blessed Scalabrini in the YCDSB today – great day with students and parents this evening. I was so focused that I didn’t realize in my audience were two students whom I have coached in the past (girls soccer). That’s for allowing me to speak to a wonderful community today.
March 27, 2014
An incredible way to end my week in the Windsor area & at Saint-Antoine & Ste Marguerite today. Two great student sessions, and a full house of parents this evening! Extra copies of the hand-out were required. A special thanks to the Director at the Providence School Board for attending this evening to support the parents message.
“Awesome! I will be sending my husband to a session” Teacher & Parent @ Saint-Antoine
“This is my second presentation I have been to (since last October)” Teacher & Parent, L’Essor High School
“Great talk.. as an 9-1-1 operator, I deal DAILY with the effects of cyber-bullying” Parent, Saint-Antoine
March 26, 2014
“THAT WAS AWESOME” – Principal, King Edward PS
Well, Thank You! The students were excellent, and had great questions during Q&A. Thank You for the opportunity to speak with your community today.
March 25, 2014
“My child made me come this evening” a mother told me at the parent session this evening. When students go home with a message of safety, and then encourage their parents to attend – a family is now on the same page! A great day with students and parents. Thank You!
School Principal “Can you come back in September!?”