The Community Coalition for Family Wellness (CCFW) recently held its latest Parent University program at South Glens Falls High School.
The coalition featured Chris Vollum, a recognized educator on various
social media platforms who has presented to more than 300,000 students in
school districts throughout the United States and Canada. Vollum is
passionate about the remarkable potential of social media, and his
presentations illustrate the how-tos and whys of the world’s most
prominent social sites and apps including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,
YouTube, Vine, Snapchat, Tumblr and ASK.FM. He
believes parents can best help their children navigate social media
using a positive, hands-on approach. Through relatable and realistic
exercises, his participants develop practical skills to minimize the risk of
bullying, cyberbullying and loss of reputation as well as identifying
opportunities and platforms with which to build their reputation.
“We
know our students are using social media every day,” said
Superintendent of Schools Michael Patton. “As a district, along with
the Community Coalition for Family Wellness, we want to educate our
students and their families about the best practices for keeping our
kids safe. We want them to learn the ways that their digital footprint
is an important part of their life and future.”
According
to Donna Nichols, executive director of the Moreau Community Center and
a founding member of the Community Coalition for Family Wellness, “The coalition addresses pertinent issues that can be applied to today’s
challenges, both for kids and their parents. Social media is certainly
one of these pervasive issues.”
Jenn Wood, coordinator for the coalition, said, “Many
of the points Chris makes in his presentation also apply to
handling other situations that teens may find themselves a part of,
including the choice to use or not use alcohol and other drugs. His message is aligned with our coalition’s mission.”
The Parent University program is designed to provide knowledge and skills essential for 21st century parents. This is the third of three events the coalition
committed to organizing during the 2014-15 school year to provide
families with resources, education and activities that promote
safety, health and wellness.
--Jennie Grey--Please note my new contact information below--
Education reporter
The Saratogian and The Record newspapers
20 Lake Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
jgrey@digitalfirstmedia.com
Office: 518-290-3898
Work cell: 518-222-2109
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