To be a bullyfreeME School

I have been putting together a proposal that will be presented to a school board that with connect my efforts to every elementary school in our area. The goal is to teach students, teachers and parents specific anti bullying strategies so we are all speaking the same anti bullying language.

Potentially Problems

Some schools feel their efforts deal with the anti bullying issue, so they are not interested in input from outside sources. (wouldn't it be advantageous to have all input so the school efforts are reinforced and enhanced?)

Some child and youth workers feel threatened when outside sources deal with school issues they feel they should deal with (my input would add to a CYC's programming and ensure consistent strategies were implemented board-wide)

People resent individuals who have vision and are passionate about life.

People resent individuals who are successful

For the proposal to be accepted the school board needs to direct their attention toward creating a board stance on making a significant difference on the bullying issue and do away with the politics.

To motivate schools to implements the proposal we need to make the proposal public so the reluctant schools are pressured by the parents to implement the proposed anti bullying program

Forest Trail Public School

I put on two anti bullying assemblies at Forest Trail Public School in Oakville, Ontario. The reaction of the students was incredible. I felt as if I was a celebrity. At the end of the assemblies the kids were all over me, literally. The best moment was when this boy came up to me to let me know he also had ADHD, and learning disability and has Aspergers. He was proud to tell me. I think he realized today that it was OK to be different.