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Welcome:
It is a pleasure to have you join us at the School District of Philadelphia’s 2nd Annual Student AntiViolence Conference. This conference is our call to action to not just keep the issue of violence at the
forefront among stakeholders and community partners, but to actively search for new and creative ways to
address the violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.
According to nationwide statistics compiled by the National Center for Victims of Crime, teenagers
between the ages of 12 to 19 were victimized at rates much higher than any other age group. In 2002,
close to 1.7 million teenagers were victims of violent crime. And more than 1.4 million students were
physically assaulted, almost 124,000 were raped/sexually assaulted and nearly 115,000 were robbed.
Unfortunately Philadelphia is not excluded from these alarming numbers. Since September 2003, at least
two dozen Philadelphia public school students have been the victims of homicide.
The School Reform Commission (SRC) recently launched the Declaration of Education, which is a
collection of beliefs, visions and goals that are driving the District to an unparalleled era of excellence.
The mandate, to be achieved by 2008, sets the bar exceedingly high for early literacy, academic
achievement, environment, community collaboration, equity and operations, and is designed to push the
Philadelphia school reform movement to the next level. The 2nd Annual Student Anti-Violence
Conference is a continuation of the Declaration of Education because students cannot achieve if they are
not safe!
Thanks to last year’s conference, fifty of our schools now have a team of behavioral support specialists
who can help teachers with discipline problems, School Climate Managers are being assigned to all K-8
schools, and every school for the first time will have at least one school police officer. This year we
continue to enhance school safety through a number of initiatives that include the expansion of our
alternative school network and the SMART program for students who exhibit chronically disruptive
behavior. We are adding parent assistance desks in every elementary school; increasing parent volunteers
for parent patrols, safe corridor programs, as well as school climate and safety; and hiring 2000 parent
volunteers. Simply put, things are improving and this conference will keep the momentum going.
Once again, thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy the School District of Philadelphia’s 2nd
Annual Student Anti-Violence Conference.
Sincerely,
James Nevels, Chair
School Reform Commission
Paul Vallas, CEO
School District of Philadelphia
Natalye Paquin, Chief of Staff
Conference Advisor
Claudia Averette, Deputy Chief of Staff
Conference Chair
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Agenda..............................................................................................2
S.T.E.P. Dance Performance .............................................................3
Workshops at a Glance......................................................................4
Student Concurrent Workshops ........................................................6
Parent Concurrent Workshops ....................................................... 15
Educator Concurrent Workshops ................................................... 23
Presenter Biographies ................................................................... 32
Committee Members ...................................................................... 44
Sponsors ........................................................................................ 45
AGENDA
8:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM to 9:45 AM
Opening Session
Student Performance
Transition to Workshops
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Morning Workshop Sessions
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch
(Served in breakout rooms)
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Closing Session
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S.T.E.P.
(Students Tackling Education Program)
Mr. Hector Serrano founded S . T . E . P . (Students Tackling Education Program)
with the assistance of Ms. Freysa Aberdeen and Mr. Hector Martinez. The purpose of
this program was to give youth the opportunity to reveal the art and beauty that is
inherent in their cultures as well as to mold them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Since 1998, Mr. Serrano has choreographed routines for more than 15 middle and high
schools in the regional area and choreographed over 200 events in the last 6 years.
S . T . E . P . is affiliated with ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania, a non-profit organization that
advocates "Leadership through Education."
Through ASPIRA, S . T . E . P . offers
computer and internet access, PSAT/SAT seminars, college counseling, financial aid
workshops, leadership retreats and workshops, scholarships, Hip-Hop, Salsa,
Merengue, Bachata dance classes and much more.
For more information on S . T . E . P . , please feel free to contact Mr. Hector Serrano
at (215) 455-1300.
Thank you,
S.T.E.P.
Hector Serrano Jr.
Director/Founder
1969 ~ Serving Our Community for Over Thirty Years ~ 2004
http://www.aspirapa.org/
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WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE
STUDENTS
Session One:
Cause & Effect - Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
Conflict Resolution Education - Cheyney University
"I Feel You!" - Using Empathy to Prevent Violence - National Liberty Museum
Let Me Out: Intervention - City of Philadelphia, Mayor’s Office of Community Services
Session Two:
Count Me Out - City of Philadelphia, Mayor’s Office of Community Services
Ending Gay Harassment: How Student Groups Can Help - PFLAG Philadelphia
Leadership Academy - Conflict Resolution - Cheyney University
Speak Up, Speak Out - School District of Philadelphia
Take Charge-Safety First: Giving Tools and Tips On Staying Safe - Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA
Session One & Two:
Cross-Cultural Understanding - Operation Understanding
Dealing with the Blues - School District of Philadelphia, Office of Specialized Services
Female Anger and Aggression - Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
Leading By Example: Leadership Training for Men and Boys - Urban Family Council
Managing Bereavement and Depression - Joys4Ueducational Enterprises
Please Stand Up Against Violence - New York State Center for School Safety
Positive Images - Police Athletic League
PARENTS
Session One:
Back to School or Back to Bullies? - Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA
Managing Challenging Behaviors of Adolescence - Denise Ray Associates
Parent, School, and Student Alliances - Bernard Hoffman
Supporting Children Through the Grief Process - Mothers In Charge
Session Two:
Dealing With Aggressive and Disruptive People - Bernard Hoffman
Session One & Two:
Bullying Prevention: A Systemic Approach - Physicians For Social Responsibility (PSR)
Leading By Example: Leadership Training for Men and Boys - Urban Family Council
Providing Students with Systemic Supports - School District of Philadelphia, Office of Specialized Services
Social Emotional Learning - Second Step, What They Need to Succeed - School District of Philadelphia, Office of Specialized Services
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WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE
EDUCATORS
Session One:
Adolescent Suicide Prevention - Jewish Family and Children's Service - Project PRIDE
Journey of a Champion - Champions of Caring
Parent, School, and Student Alliances - Bernard Hoffman
Project PEACE - Project PEACE
Session Two:
Dealing With Aggressive and Disruptive People - Bernard Hoffman
Leadership Academy - Conflict Resolution - Cheyney University
Session One & Two:
Bullying Prevention: A Systemic Approach - Physicians For Social Responsibility (PSR)
RESPECT Program - D & D Consultants, Inc.
Safe Corridors & Truancy Panel - School District of Philadelphia & City of Philadelphia
School Climate & Safety Panel - School District of Philadelphia & Philadelphia Police Department
Social Emotional Learning - Second Step, What They Need to Succeed - School District of Philadelphia, Office of Specialized Services
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STUDENT
Student workshops are designed to be interactive, informative, and
educational. Workshops will be co-facilitated by students.
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
SESSION 1: 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
SESSION 2: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
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STUDENTS WORKSHOPS
Session One
Cause & Effect
Presented By: Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
Participants will focus on issues pertaining to cause & effect alternatives to
violence and how to diffuse a dangerous situation.
* Recommended for students in the S.M.A.R.T. program
Presenter(s): Diane Datcher
Conflict Resolution Education
Presented By: Cheyney University
An interactive session will be presented by individuals from the Conflict
Resolution Center of Excellence at Cheyney University Pennsylvania.
Participants will receive information about conflict, how it occurs, how it can
be avoided, and how to resolve it through mediation. The workshop will also
include information on anger management as a strategy for managing
conflict.
Presenter(s): Jacqueline Gray, Ph.D.
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"I Feel You!" - Using Empathy to Prevent Violence
Presented By: National Liberty Museum
The popular expression, "I feel you," will open the door to exploring issues of
true understanding and empathy as a means of preventing violence.
Participants will learn to empathize with others, and to understand the human
consequences of verbal and physical acts of aggression. Both taught by and
open to a mix of students, parents and teachers, this workshop will focus on
developing practical, effective strategies to prevent violence that can be
used in any setting.
Presenter(s): Kyra Atterbury, Marilyn Cohen, Sharon Katz, and
Mastery Charter High School
Let Me Out: Intervention
Presented By: City of Philadelphia, Mayor’s Office of Community Services
This intervention process involves working with male and female gang
members. Topics include: education, economics, community service,
criminal justice 101, relationships, parenting, conflict resolution, and hip hop
music and how it applies to everyday life.
Presenter(s): Malik Aziz
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Session Two
Count Me Out: Prevention
“Count Me Out” is a comprehensive and vital community program that deals
with gang prevention/intervention, conflict resolution and alternatives to
violence by using former gang members who have made dramatic life
changes.
Cross-Cultural Understanding
Presented By: Operation Understanding
This workshop will focus on how cultural misunderstanding leads to acts of
violence and how to eliminate communication barriers.
Presenter(s): Ruth Rosenberg and Malik Smith
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Ending Gay Harassment: How Student Groups Can Help
Presented By: PFLAG Philadelphia
This workshop will demonstrate the value of Gay Straight Alliance Groups
and active school/community support in preventing harassment/violence of,
and by, gay,lesbian, bisexual and transgender students through role play
and discussion.
Educators, parents and students will express their experiences and views on
the importance of student support groups and a supportive school
environment in the prevention of harassment and violence towards and by
gay students.
Presenter(s): PFLAG Philadelphia
Leadership Academy - Conflict Resolution
Session will include presentation from various staff members from the
University who are trained as trainers, presenters and or consultants from
the Conflict Resolution Center of Excellence at Cheyney University
Pennsylvania.
This workshop will provide an overview of training provided and research
conducted to encourage school administrators to utilize the services of the
center for training, designing conflict resolution programs, establishing
policies for conflict resolution/ mediation in the judicial/disciplinary process
and for speakers and presentation.
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Speak Up, Speak Out
Presented By: School District of Philadelphia
This workshop is limited to 9th and 10th grade attendees of the conference.
"Speak Up, Speak Out" is a forum designed to allow students to (1) reflect
and react to the AM conference workshops, (2) share with other students
their experiences with violence in schools/communities, and (3) leave with 5
strategies to combat violence in their schools.
* Recommended for 9th - 10th grade students
Presenter(s): Reginald Banks, Ph.D., Nancy Santiago-Negrón,
and Cheryl Yancey-Hicks
Take Charge-Safety First: Giving Tools and Tips On Staying Safe
Presented By: Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA
Have you ever felt uncomfortable or threatened in your surroundings? Well, if
you have, you’re not alone. This workshop will empower you by providing
useful information that will help keep you safe in your environment. Have fun
with role play while learning ways to stay safe while you’re on the Internet, in
your home and in school.
* Female Participants Only
Presenter(s): Marlene Streeter
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Session One & Two
Dealing with the Blues
Presented By: School District of Philadelphia, Office of Specialized Services
Many students face overwhelming challenges and it can be a struggle to get
from day-to-day. Sometimes the struggle to fit in, feelings of isolation, and
perhaps deep sadness seem endless and hard to bear. When these feelings
seem to last too long, what can teens do and where can they turn to gain
perspective and find relief? This workshop will provide practical guidelines
on how to respond and discuss some of the initiatives the School District of
Philadelphia are implementing in this area.
Presenter(s): Pamela Brown, Ph.D. and Lisa Moore
Female Anger and Aggression
Presented By: Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
Participants will utilize team structures to problem solve issues concerning
young women.
Presenter(s): Nichet Sykes and Tammy Ann West
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Leading By Example: Leadership Training for Men and Boys
Presented By: Urban Family Council
This workshop is for men who have an interest in leading and mentoring other
men and boys in being men of character as they carry out the unique
demands and responsibilities of being a father.
* Male Participants Only
Presenter(s): Christopher Pender
Managing Bereavement and Depression
Presented By: Joys4Ueducational Enterprises
Participants will learn how to deal with crisis and develop strategies for
intervention. This workshop is designed to positively impact students,
administrators, and the community at large.
Presenter(s): Sharon Joy Shoatz-Mayazi
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Please Stand Up Against Violence
Presented By: New York State Center for School Safety
Please Stand Up assists youth, school personnel, parents, community youth
groups and agencies to move beyond the bystander mentality to become
leaders in eradicating violence in our schools and communities. The CD-ROM
was produced for and by middle and high school students and has received
rave reviews from many state and national organizations including the
National Crime Prevention Council, Washington, D.C., the National
Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, MD and the Center for
Disease Control, Atlanta, GA. Parents will examine the bystander mentality
through seven content areas: conflict, bullying, hate and harassment,
relationship violence, suicide, gangs and weapons and learn how to assist
youth in standing up and becoming a part of the solution through school and
community violence prevention.
Presenter(s): Felicia Watson
Positive Images
Presented By: Police Athletic League
Participants in Positive Images are young women ages 11-17 years old that
meet together once a week. The workshop involves girls with diverse
learning styles, strengths and backgrounds. The goal of the workshop is to
provide a safe place for young women to discuss their concerns and goals,
and to work with each other and an adult mentor on problem solving. In order
to help the girls navigate friendships during adolescence, they need to be
encouraged to talk.
Presenter(s): Lt. Susan Slawson
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PARENT
Parent workshops are designed to be inclusive, motivating, and
empowering.
SESSION 1: 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
SESSION 2: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
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PARENTS WORKSHOPS
Session One
Back to School or Back to Bullies?
Presented By: Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA
In today’s world, children need to be able to come to their parents and work
though problems of bullying. Social aggression is one of the biggest
problems young people face in school. Giving them outlets to manage their
problems with other students will help to make the school setting a positive
environment for learning.
Participants will receive tools to help their children deal with the following
situations:
- Standing up for yourself
- Building a support system at home and in school
- Identifying an adult you trust & realize that you are NOT alone
Presenter(s): Carol Kushner
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Managing Challenging Behaviors of Adolescence
Presented By: Denise Ray Associates
Participants will gain the following:
- Further insight into development issues that affect adolescent behavior
- Valuable techniques that can improve behavior
- Understanding why certain disciplinary practices fail rather than effectuate
change
- An edge on preventing more serious behavioral problems
- Valuable pointers for raising self-esteem in your children
- A shared view of other parents’ successes and challenges of the
adolescent experience
Presenter(s): Denise Ray
Parent, School, and Student Alliances
Presented By: Bernard Hoffman
Participants will learn how to make parents allies, work to establish zero
tolerance for harassment in schools, and insure that schools are a key part of
the community.
Presenter(s): Bernard Hoffman, Ph.D.
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Supporting Children Through the Grief Process
Presented By: Mothers In Charge
We can no longer shield children from life's realties. Children encounter death
and dying on a daily basis. The violence in our society often allows our
children to see friends and family members snatched away suddenly.
This workshop will focus on issues of grief and loss that affect children and
adolescents cognitively and behaviorally. This workshop will help parents
and caregivers have a better understanding of how major losses, when left
unaddressed, may impede the healthy development of children. A video
presentation on Children and Grief will also provide information for
discussion.
Presenter(s): Dorothy Johnson-Speight
Session Two
changes.
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Dealing With Aggressive and Disruptive People
Participants will learn how to stay safe in face-to-face situations, recognize
warning signs for possible trouble, and use and enhance listening skills.
and discussion.
gay students.
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Session One & Two
Bullying Prevention: A Systemic Approach
Presented By: Physicians For Social Responsibility (PSR)
Participants will understand how each person in a school can play a role in
preventing bullying. They will learn how to utilize local resources to support
bullying prevention activities in schools to ensure the transition from middle
school into high school. Participants will develop a working definition of
bullying behavior and gain skills to reduce bullying problems in their schools.
Presenter(s): Ericka Jackson and Alicia Smith
Leading By Example: Leadership Training for Men and Boys
Presented By: Urban Family Council
This workshop is for men who have an interest in leading and mentoring other
men and boys in being men of character as they carry out the unique
demands and responsibilities of being a father.
* Male Participants Only
Presenter(s): Christopher Pender
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Providing Students with Systemic Supports
If you know of a child who is having difficulty in or out of school, then this
workshop is for you. The workshop will highlight a school-based program
that assists students in overcoming barriers to learning. When the concern is
beyond the scope of the school, Comprehensive Student Assistance
Program (CSAP) assists parents in gaining access to community resources.
The information provided in this workshop will give all parents a handle for
navigating through difficulties their students may encounter as they learn and
grow.
Presenter(s): Deborah James Vance and Alexander Stone
Social Emotional Learning - Second Step, What They Need to Succeed
Social emotional learning is an effective and positive way of recognizing and
managing one's behavior and emotions. Social emotional learning teaches
students how to care about the feelings of others and how their behavior
impacts others. Students learn how to behave ethically and responsibly, and
how to develop positive relationships while avoiding negative behaviors.
The purpose of this workshop is to show examples of families practicing
these skills at home and provide parents with basic information about
reducing impulsive and aggressive behavior in children, with special
emphasis on using the skills at home.
* Recommended for S.M.A.R.T. students and parents
Presenter(s): Jennifer Collier and Raymond Fitzgerald
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EDUCATOR
Educator workshops will feature classroom strategies and techniques
that can be applied for creating a safe & caring environment.
SESSION 1: 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
SESSION 2: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
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EDUCATORS WORKSHOPS
Session One
Adolescent Suicide Prevention
Presented By: Jewish Family and Children's Service - Project PRIDE
This workshop utilizes both experiential and didactic methods to educate
participants about the facts and figures, warning signs, and risk factors
regarding adolescent suicide and depression. In addition, participants will
learn how to assess suicidal risk and how to help.
Presenter(s): Betsi Bell-Brann
Journey of a Champion
Presented By: Champions of Caring
This workshop will provide teachers with the opportunity to learn ways to
align academic standards with character education and prevention themes
by enabling students to master content requirements. Through applying
these strategies, teachers will promote a greater degree of responsibility
amongst students for their academic success and actions in and out of
school.
Presenter(s): Barbara Shaiman
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Parent, School, and Student Alliances
Participants will learn how to make parents allies, work to establish zero
tolerance for harassment in schools, and insure that schools are a key part of
the community.
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Project PEACE
Presented By: Project PEACE
Project PEACE strives to reduce conflicts and violence in schools by teaching
children how to discuss and mediate their disagreements. The objective of
Project PEACE is to neutralize minor conflicts before they become the kind of
explosive confrontations that might lead to violent acts. Students become
active participants in controlling behavior in their schools by taking the role of
mediator. The purpose of Project PEACE training is to introduce participants
to the peer mediation process and to provide them with instruction to teach
their students.
Presenter(s): David Keller Trevaskis, Esq.
Session Two
changes.
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Dealing With Aggressive and Disruptive People
Participants will learn how to stay safe in face-to-face situations, recognize
warning signs for possible trouble, and use and enhance listening skills.
and discussion.
gay students.
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Leadership Academy - Conflict Resolution
Session will includ various staff members from the University who are trained
as trainers, presenters and consultants from the Conflict Resolution Center of
Excellence at Cheyney University Pennsylvania.
This workshop will provide an overview of training provided and research
conducted to encourage school administrators to utilize the services of the
center for training, designing conflict resolution programs, establishing
policies for conflict resolution/ mediation in the judicial/disciplinary process
and for speakers and presentation.
Session One & Two
Bullying Prevention: A Systemic Approach
Presented By: Physicians For Social Responsibility (PSR)
Participants will understand how each person in a school can play a role in
preventing bullying. They will learn how to utilize local resources to support
bullying prevention activities in schools to ensure the transition from middle
school into high school. Participants will develop a working definition of
bullying behavior and gain skills to reduce bullying problems in their schools.
Presenter(s): Ericka Jackson and Alicia Smith
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RESPECT Program
Presented By: D & D Consultants, Inc.
RESPECT is a research based program which addresses the prevention of
bullying, sexual harassment, and violence for middle and high school
students. It identifies normative patterns of misperception in adolescence
that increase the risk of victimization and perpetration of peer aggression.
Presenter(s): Wanda Dobrich, Ph.D. and Steve Dranoff, Ph.D.
Safe Corridors & Truancy Panel
Presented By: School District of Philadelphia & City of Philadelphia
Panel Topics:
- Truancy
- Safety in Schools
- Strategies for Creating a Safe School Environment
- Creating Safe Corridors
Presenter(s): Steven Harold, Jay Henry, Ellen Linky, Ph.D.,
Anthony Murphy, Gregory Patton, and Delia Reverón
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School Climate & Safety Panel
Presented By: School District of Philadelphia & Philadelphia Police
Department
Participants will assist in the successful implementation of school activities
focusing on the areas of Prevention, Climate, and Safety.
Including:
- Expanding knowledge of climate forecasting
- Heightening awareness of K - 12 prevention resources
- Providing tools that help Design, Implement, Monitor and Evaluate (DIME)
School Safety
* Recommended for School Climate Managers
Presenter(s): Dexter Green, Craig Johnson, Stephen Johnson,
Gwendolyn Morris, and Vernard Trent
Social Emotional Learning - Second Step, What They Need to Succeed
Social emotional learning is an effective and positive way of recognizing and
managing one's behavior and emotions. Social emotional learning teaches
students how to care about the feelings of others and how their behavior
impacts others. Students learn how to behave ethically and responsibly, and
how to develop positive relationships while avoiding negative behaviors.
The purpose of this workshop is to show examples of families practicing
these skills at home and provide parents with basic information about
reducing impulsive and aggressive behavior in children, with special
emphasis on using the skills at home.
* Recommended for S.M.A.R.T. students and parents
Presenter(s): Jennifer Collier and Raymond Fitzgerald
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES
KNOCK OUT THE VIOLENCE WITH PEACE
OCTOBER 30, 2004
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Presenter Biographies
Kyra Atterbury, Education Coordinator
National Liberty Museum
As Education Coordinator for the National Liberty Museum, Kyra Atterbury is responsible for planning
educator-guided tours for over 30,000 students a year, including lesson ideas geared to curriculum
objectives and developing new programs to respond to emerging issues. She spent 5 years as a tutor for
elementary and middle school students and developed her own recreational summer program for inner
city children. Ms. Atterbury received her B.A. in History from Loyola College in Maryland. She is currently
completing her Masters Degree from Temple University in the field of Public History.
"I Feel You!" - Using
Empathy to Prevent
Violence
Malik Aziz, Director of Safe Schools and Safe Communities Program
Mayor’s Office of Community Services
Malik Aziz is the founder and Executive Director of the Ex-Offenders Association of Pennsylvania since
1995. Currently, he is a student at Villanova University pursing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice
Administration. Mr. Aziz also works as a consultant to the Gang and Drug Prevention Program “Deal Me
Out” which is a program created by “Lifers, Inc.” a group of men serving life sentences at the state
correctional institution at Graterford, PA. “Deal Me Out” fully explains the pit falls of being involved in
gangs and illegal activities, using a formula based approach and consistent mentoring. Topics include
conflict resolution, peer mediation, “Peace Always” positive Hip-Hop music themes, creative writing, and
history classes. He was awarded the City of Philadelphia Hero Award by the Philadelphia Police
Department and the “Pillar of the Community” Service Award by the American Legion. Mr. Aziz is a
Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Council Certified Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Trainer,
Member of Philadelphia Branch NAACP, and Co-Chair Men United For a Better Philadelphia.
Reginald Banks, Ph.D., President/CEO
Dunbar Strategic Consulting Group, Inc.
Speak Up, Speak Out
Dr. Reginald Banks is a graduate from the Counseling Psychology Program at Temple University. His
clinical expertise spans several years with an emphasis on social skills and behavioral modification
training, school and community based mental health program development, and exploring ecological
factors that impact treatment outcomes with Urban Children and Families. The Dunbar Strategic
Consulting Group, Inc. is a mental health and consulting agency. The group serves as primary
consultants to a variety of community mental health agencies, charter schools, community organizations,
and the Philadelphia School District in areas related to emotional/learning support, school based
behavioral health, and outcomes research. In addition, Dr. Banks serves as a consultant to mental health
agencies that implement the Wrap Around approach to treatment, especially in urban environments.
Betsi Bell-Brann, MSW, Supervisor/Prevention Specialist
Jewish Family & Children’s Service - Project PRIDE
Betsi Bell-Brann, a prevention specialist and supervisor at Project PRIDE, a program of Jewish Family
and Children’s Service, is co-creator of a Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention workshop for
professionals. In addition, she facilitates school and community based prevention groups for children,
adolescents, parents and school personnel. Topics include drug and alcohol prevention, binge drinking,
suicide prevention and stress management, sexuality and responsible decision making, coping with
separation and divorce, and dealing with substance abuse in the family. Ms. Bell-Brann also provides a
variety of presentations for professionals.
Adolescent Suicide
Prevention
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Pamela D. Brown, Ph.D., Behavioral Health Liaison
School District of Philadelphia, Office of Specialized Services
As a Comprehensive Student Assistance Process (CSAP) and Behavioral Health Liaison, Pamela Brown
provides consultative services to schools and staff around individual student and classroom management.
Dr. Brown is also involved in responding to student behavioral health crises. She received her Ph.D. in
Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. Dr. Brown completed
her internship and postdoctoral training at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, Department of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a clinical psychologist
licensed in Pennsylvania, with over 10 years experience providing therapy to children, adults, couples
and families. Dr. Brown has published and lectured both nationally and internationally on topics including
childhood behavior problems, parenting, and depression.
Marilyn Cohen, Education Director
National Liberty Museum
Marilyn Cohen worked for Nelson Mandela and The Peace Train project in South Africa for eight years
before becoming the Education Director in 2003. She has over 25 years of experience in education,
training, social work, policy development, and youth leadership development. At the National Liberty
Museum, she develops educational programs for students, teachers and families on violence prevention
and contemporary social issues. Ms. Cohen holds a Masters in Social Policy Development and has
consulted with government, educational and community leaders in violence-torn zones around the world.
Her strongest belief is in the power of young people to change the world for the better.
Empathy to Prevent
Violence
Jennifer Collier, MSW, Behavioral Health Liaison
Jennifer Collier provides behavioral health training and guidance to district staff, assists in facilitating
coordinated behavioral health and crisis response services with city systems and providers, and provides
oversight to the district's internships for social workers and counselors in training. She received her
Bachelors in Social Work from Evangel University and her Masters in Social Work from New York
University. Other work experiences focus upon serving children and families in urban areas both in
Philadelphia and New York City. Her work has included child welfare practice and administration, family
shelter work, substance abuse counseling, and crisis response.
Social Emotional Learning Second Step, What They
Need to Succeed
Diane Datcher, Director of Education Programs
Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
Cause & Effect
As Director of Education Programs, Diane Datcher is responsible for collaborating with club directors
and program directors to ensure implementation of education programs and services, recruiting and
supervising student interns from local colleges and universities, and developing partnerships with the
Philadelphia School District and community organizations that strengthen and promote education and
career development services at Boys & Girls Clubs. She has a Masters of Social Work from the University
of Pennsylvania School of Social Work. Her professional history reflects over twenty years of
achievement in direct service and human resource management with significant expertise in
development and administration of programs in social services, training and education for youth and
adults.
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Wanda Dobrich, Ph.D. & Steve Dranoff, Ph.D., Program Developers
D & D Consulting Inc.
Dr. Dobrich and Dr. Dranoff are psychologists and producers of the RESPECT Program. They are faculty
members of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and are
the authors of two books on the subject of harassment prevention. They have also presented their
research results on the RESPECT Program in professional journals, invited symposia, an interactive
telecast for PBS and the State of New Jersey, and have appeared on network television.
RESPECT Program
Raymond Fitzgerald, Behavioral Health Liaison
Raymond Fitzgerald earned his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University and earned his law degree
from Temple University School of Law. Prior to working with the School District, he worked as a
Corrections Counselor and Community Resource Coordinator with the PA Department of Corrections.
Previous to that, Mr. Fitzgerald spend more than 6 years working as a Income Maintenance Caseworker
and as a Career Development Specialist with the PA Department of Public Welfare.
Social Emotional Learning Second Step, What They
Need to Succeed
Jacqueline Gray, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Student Services
Cheyney University
Dr. Jacqueline Gray provides leadership for academic and student services, student judiciary,
enrollment management initiatives (retention) and the Leadership Academy at Cheyney University. These
programs are housed in the Academic and Student Affairs Division and represents the following
departments: Athletics, The Academic Skills Center, Career Services Center, Residence Life & Food
Services, Student Activities, Health Services and the Cheyney University Parents and Students
Organization.
Conflict Resolution
Leadership Academy Conflict Resolution
Dexter Green, Chief Safety Executive
School District of Philadelphia, Office of School Climate & Safety
Dexter Green, a former Deputy Police Commissioner and former teacher at the city’s Simon Gratz High
School, was named the school district’s first Chief Safety Executive on May 1, 2001. He is responsible for
school safety and climate issues including enforcement, prevention and intervention for the district’s 264
schools. One of the main objectives of Mr. Green’s office is to bring cohesiveness to school safety
operations by working with internal and external partners in developing effective drug, alcohol and
violence prevention programs in our schools.
School Climate & Safety
Panel
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Steven Harold, Captain
SEPTA Transit Police Department
Captain Steven Harold has dedicated 26 years of service to the SEPTA Transit Police Department. He has
been a captain for 9 years. In 2000, Captain Harold developed “Operation SAFE Rail”. This program
centered on juvenile safety. Its objective was and still is to provide a safe and appropriate travel
environment during school dismissal times. This operation established the image of a unified endeavor,
serious towards addressing inappropriate behavior by all school age students, through a joint initiative
involving all responsible agencies. The goal is to significantly decrease the delinquency of school age
youth thus reducing vandalism, disorderly behavior, and improve the travel environment on the
Safe Corridors & Truancy Subway/Elevated System. He is a graduate of the #187 session of the FBI National Academy, Quantico,
Virginia and the Philadelphia Police Academy.
Panel
Jay Henry, Director of Truancy & Delinquency Prevention
City of Philadelphia, Department of Human Services
Jay Henry began his career with the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 1983 providing a wide
range of child welfare services including placement services and child abuse investigations. He
transferred to the Office of Community Family Centers in 1995 and was assigned to the Logan-Olney
area. Mr. Henry was an integral component in the development and growth of the Logan Olney Family
Center that continues to provide community based family support. In 1999, he was promoted to Assistant
Director of the Mayor's Children and Families Cabinet and in 2000 was assigned to direct and supervise
the Regional Truancy Court Operation for DHS.
Safe Corridors & Truancy
Panel
Bernard G. Hoffman, Ph.D., Consultant
Pennsylvania Department of Education on At-Risk Issues
Dr. Bernard Hoffman was a staff member with the Neshaminy School District in Langhorne, Bucks
County, PA from 1958 to 1997. In his almost 40 years at Neshaminy, he served as a classroom teacher,
assistant principal, principal, administrative assistant to the superintendent, assistant superintendent,
supervisor of curriculum and instruction, deputy superintendent, superintendent, as well as a
commissioned officer of the State since 1976. Dr. Hoffman has done consulting work for universities,
public and parochial schools, business organizations, corporations, and federal and numerous state
governments.
Parent, School, and
Student Alliances
Dealing with Aggressive
and Disruptive People
Ericka Jackson, Certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer
Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility
Erika Jackson and Alicia Smith are certified trainers for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and
Second Step Violence Prevention Program. They are currently working with over 9,000 students and
720 teaching and non-teaching staff in the School District of Philadelphia. Their roles in the schools
include staff training and on-site consultation.
Bullying Prevention: A
Systemic Approach
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Deborah James-Vance, Behavioral Health Liaison
Deborah James Vance worked in the insurance industry for thirteen years, prior to joining the nonprofit
behavioral health arena. She has worked with Wordsworth and Community Council MH/MR developing
and managing both Special Education and Behavioral Health programs that provide direct services to
children and their families to the school communities of the School District of Philadelphia. Deborah
received her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph's University in Business Administration and her
Juris Doctor from Temple University's School of Law.
Providing Students with
Systemic Supports
Craig Johnson, Commander
School District of Philadelphia, Office of School Climate and Safety
Commander Craig Johnson has worked for the School District of Philadelphia since 1975. When the
School District reorganized following the state takeover, the new Office of School Climate and Safety
was created. This new organization created the position of Commander and he was appointed to one of
the new positions. In this capacity, Johnson is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all school
safety activity for all schools on the western geographical area of Philadelphia.
Panel
Stephen Johnson, Commanding Officer
Philadelphia Police Department, South Division
Inspector Stephen Johnson has been a Philadelphia Police Officer for 27 years. He has a Bachelors in
Political Science from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Inspector Johnson is a recipient of
the Philadelphia Daily News George Fencl Award in 1992. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy
Session #187.
Panel
Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MHS, LPC, Executive Director
Mothers In Charge
Mothers In Charge (MIC) was founded in May 2003 as a community advocacy and support organization by
Dorothy Johnson-Speight, whose 24-year-old son, Khaaliq Johnson, was murdered. The mission of MIC is
violence prevention, education, and intervention for youth, young adults, families and community
organizations. This mission is accomplished through violence prevention curriculum and workshops
developed in collaborative partnerships with school districts, faith-based communities, youth-based
centers and community organizations. The primary goals of MIC are reducing the rate of violent crime
and educating communities on how violence impacts families. MIC also provides counseling and
workshops on teaching alternatives to violence and providing support services to families affected by
Supporting Children
through the Grief Process violence.
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Sharon Katz, Director
The Peace Train
Grammy-nominated musician and peace educator from South Africa, Sharon Katz helped in the ending of
Apartheid and Nelson Mandela's campaign for nonviolence by producing youth musicals and converting
gang members into band members. Her international project, The Peace Train, is credited with having
successfully intervened in violence-torn areas throughout the world as well as in promoting safe schools
and communities across America. She has a Masters in Music Therapy and facilitates special violence
prevention programs with the National Liberty Museum, The Freedom Theatre, and numerous schools in
the Philadelphia region.
Empathy to Prevent
Violence
Carolyn Kushner, Membership Services Manager
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Ms. Kushner is a 1994 graduate of Chestnut Hill College, earning her Bachelors in Political Science with a
concentration in International Relations. After graduation she spent 2 years working with the legislative
affairs department of the American Cancer Society working on local, state, and national teenage
anti-smoking legislation. For the past 9 years, Ms. Kushner has worked for Girl Scouts of Southeastern
PA in Membership, Community Service, and Program Development.
Back to School or Back to
Bullies
Ellen Linky, Ph.D., Regional Superintendent
School District of Philadelphia, North Regional Office
Dr. Linky is an experienced kindergarten through grade 12 school principal and school district
administrator at regional and central office levels. She has worked in both urban and suburban school
districts. Throughout her career, Dr. Linky has created numerous partnerships with business, civic,
governmental and university organizations, which have provided multiple services, resources and
opportunities for students, their families and faculties. Honored by many organizations and universities,
among Dr. Linky’s most cherished honors are the Marcus Foster Award for Administrative Excellence
from the Philadelphia First Inc. and the 35th Police District Citizen's Award from the Philadelphia Police
Safe Corridors & Truancy Department, both awarded for building community among diverse constituents.
Panel
Mastery Charter High School, (MCH)
Philadelphia, PA
Empathy to Prevent
Violence
Mastery Charter High School is a three-year old, public charter high school that was created to prepare
students for 21st century society. Our mission is to ensure all students develop the academic and critical
thinking skills they need to succeed in today's global economy -- beginning with full preparation for
post-secondary education. The National Liberty Museum (NLM) and Mastery Charter High School
developed a dynamic partnership in 2003-04 to address the complex issues associated with
contemporary problems of violence prevention, restorative justice, rights and responsibilities in a
democratic society, and youth leadership development. NLM provided training and support for Mastery’s
Student Disciplinary Review Committee (SDRC). The SDRC reviews the actions of students and makes
recommendations for their consequences to the Dean.
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Lisa Moore, Behavioral Health Liaison
Ms. Moore received her Bachelors of Art at Allegheny College and began working as a Case Worker for
Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth. She then began her studies at the University of
Pennsylvania for a Master’s in Social Work. Ms. Moore continued her studies and had an internship in
Medical Social Work at the Children’s Seashore House in Philadelphia. After completion of her Master’s,
she continued Medical Social Work at St. Christopher’s and provided training and intervention with
teens.
George Mosee, Deputy District Attorney
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Juvenile Division
George Mosee has been the Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Division of the Philadelphia
District Attorney's Office since October 2002. The Juvenile Division includes the Juvenile Prosecution
Unit, Habitual Offender Unit, Child Support Unit and Youth Aid Panels. Deputy Mosee joined the Office in
1988 and served in various units including Motions, Major Trials, Federal Alternatives to State Trials as a
Special Assistant United States Attorney, Asset Forfeiture as Chief and the Dangerous Drug Offender
Unit as Chief. From 1995 to 2002 Mr. Mosee was the Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Narcotics
Division.
Panel
Anthony Murphy, Executive Director
Philadelphia Operation Townwatch
Anthony Murphy is the former Director of Community Affairs for Oaktree Health Plan, and was the
Director of Operations for the Community/Family Intervention Program and the Townwatch Program. He
is a graduate of Antioch University, where he received a B.A. in Social Services. Mr. Murphy has been
one of the guiding forces behind one of the most dynamic programs in the City of Philadelphia. He has
motivated neighborhoods and their residents to stabilize their environment, reduce crime, develop and
utilize a network of both public and private programs to help neighborhoods to help themselves.
Panel
Gregory Patton, Family Support Coordinator
Prior to the Family Support Coordinator position, Gregory Patton was employed by the Philadelphia
Children's Network as Associate Director for the Responsive Fathers Program for five years, and
Associate Director of the Co-Parenting Program for two years. Mr. Patton was a consultant to
Public/Private Ventures (a national philanthropic organization) for three years, and assisted in the
development of the Fatherhood Development Curriculum. He was the facilitator of the field test of that
curriculum in Philadelphia, PA, Annapolis, MD, and Clearwater, FL.
Panel
39
Christopher Pender, Director
Urban Family Council, Fatherhood Initiative & Parenting Education
Leading By Example:
Leadership Training for
Men and Boys
Chris Pender was born in the city of Philadelphia where he attended school in the Philadelphia Public
school system. While attending Rochester Institute of Technology, he majored in Business
Administration. Pender is scheduled to receive his certification to counsel couples in the area of
relationships from P.A.I.R.S. in January 2004. He became the Director of the Fatherhood Initiative and
Parenting programs for the Urban Family Council in July of 2002. Mr. Pender directs and facilitates
Leading By Example (The Fatherhood Program) as well as many other programs designed to enhance
parenting skills. He also works as a abstinence educator in various schools throughout the Delaware
Valley.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, (PFLAG)
Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1981, PFLAG Philadelphia is a completely volunteer organization and has been a “safe haven”
where parents, children, families and friends have found support and information about sexual
orientation and identity. PFLAG is a national organization which celebrates diversity and works towards a
society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their
families and friends through support, education and advocacy. Through its safe schools program, “From
Our House to the School House,” PFLAG helps to promote safe schools for all children.
Ending Gay Harassment:
How Student Groups Can
Help
Denise Ray, CEO
Denise Ray Associates
Denise Ray entered the field of juvenile justice as a counselor at the Youth Study Center, a detention
facility for juvenile offenders. Three years later, she became administrator of Philadelphia Family Court’s
STEPS program, providing community and volunteer services to delinquent males. In 1980, Ms. Ray
became a juvenile probation officer. This experience set her specific career path toward understanding
the interconnectedness between families and youthful offenders. Her years of experience in
administration, program development, clinical work, major collaborations with DHS and the School
District of Philadelphia have facilitated positive initiatives and/or outcomes for youth and parents. Her
most recent endeavors include the creation of a female probation program designed to meet the specific
Managing Challenging
Behaviors of Adolescence needs of girls in juvenile justice and organizing the Parent Orientation Program (POP) in juvenile court.
Delia Reverón, Director
School District of Philadelphia, Attendance and Truancy
Ms. Reverón has worked for the School District of Philadelphia since 1996. Her responsibilities include
overseeing and directing activities relating to attendance investigation and truancy intervention,
managing the activities of professional attendance staff and provide consultative, ensuring adherence to
program policies and procedures, providing consultative services to staff members and collaborating
with other agencies/community organizations to provide services to at-risk students, and planning and
developing practices and procedures necessary to comply with state law. She was also involved with the
ASPIRA Association, a national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership
Safe Corridors & Truancy development of Latino youth, for 15 years.
Panel
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Ruth Rosenberg & Malik Smith, Students
Ruth Rosenberg, a senior at Central High School, and Malik Smith, a senior at Martin Luther King, Jr.
High School are students involved in Operation Understanding. The focus of the program is to develop
young leaders in the African American and Jewish community while also educating the community at
large about diversity, cross cultural understanding and tolerance.
Cross-Cultural
Understanding
Nancy Santiago-Negrón, Administrator
School District of Philadelphia, Office of School Management
Ms. Negrón is responsible for providing support to schools and regional offices by implementing School
District policies and procedures. She is also responsible for the distribution of information from central
offices to school district staff, students, and parents. Prior to her current position Ms. Negrón served as
the Director of Special Projects for ASPIRA of Pennsylvania, a non-profit educational advocacy
organization in Philadelphia. In the School District of Philadelphia, she has also served as the Assistant to
the Associate Superintendent, School-to-Career Coordinator for the Kensington Cluster, and
Post-Secondary Readiness Coordinator for the Office of Education for Employment.
Speak Up, Speak Out
Barbara Shaiman, Executive Director
Champions of Caring
The daughters of Holocaust survivors, Barbara Shaiman has dedicated her life to ensuring that "the
diseases of silence and indifference should never be allowed to triumph again." She has been a teacher,
counselor, and a business woman. Champions of Caring is dedicated to sensitizing and educating young
people to take active roles in improving their communities." The community and school-based programs
help reduce prejudice, encourage service, and promote positive community change and social justice.
Since its inception, more than 2,000 high school students from across the Delaware Valley have
participated in its Recognition Program and 200 have participated in its Leadership Program.
Journey of a Champion
Lt. Susan Slawson, PAL Commanding Officer
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia
Positive Images
Lt. Slawson, a seventeen-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, has made many strides in
her professional career. As a sergeant, she was assigned to work for the Police Athletic League of
Philadelphia (PAL). PAL serves 26,000 at-risk boys and girls ages 6-18 at 26 youth centers throughout
Philadelphia, each staffed by a full-time police officer. In many visits to PAL centers in under served areas
of the City, Lt. Slawson saw that young ladies in these neighborhoods had many needs that had been
overlooked for too long. As a result, she created the Positive Images program that has a mission to serve
young ladies ages 11-17 in order to build self-esteem and teach important life skills. Since its inception,
the program has grown and has reached hundreds of girls.
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Alicia Smith, Certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer
Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility
Erika Jackson and Alicia Smith are certified trainers for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and
Second Step Violence Prevention Program. They are currently working with over 9,000 students and
720 teaching and non-teaching staff in the School District of Philadelphia. Their roles in the schools
include staff training and on-site consultation.
Bullying Prevention: A
Systemic Approach
Alexander Stone, Behavioral Health Liaison
Alexander Stone has over 20 years of experience in providing direct services to both children and
families in the urban setting. As a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Certified SAP trainer, Mr.
Stone provides intensive training to School District faculty and staff in such areas as mental health
intervention, drug and alcohol prevention, cultural diversity and sensitivity, crisis intervention and
classroom management. Mr. Stone received his undergraduate degree from Shaw University in
Intermediate Education.
Providing Students with
Systemic Supports
Maureen Streeter, Program Manager
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Maureen Streeter implements programs for under served girls in designated communities. She builds
partnerships with schools, recreation centers, social services agencies, churches and other community
facilities. Ms. Streeter has been with GSSP for three years and is committed to helping today’s girls
become tomorrow’s leaders.
Take Charge-Safety First:
Giving Tools and Tips On
Staying Safe
Nichet Sykes, Education and Training Specialist
Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
Nichet Sykes works effectively and actively in outreach activities with school officials to provide
educational services that meet the needs of each learning community. She also coordinates outreach
services to community groups. Ms. Sykes serves as co-coordinator for Project Forward Leap a tutoring
and enrichment program for at-risk children of the Philadelphia area. She participates in helping the
students during their Adopt-a-Park Annual Park clean up and organizes workshops for the program. Ms.
Sykes received her formal education from the Center for Innovative Training and Education (CITE)
Business School.
Female Anger and
Aggression
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Vernard Trent, Director
Vernard Trent is responsible for all facets of behavioral health and prevention and intervention services.
He has functioned as a school psychologist in the Philadelphia School District and Philadelphia community
for over 20 years. Trent has worked as a behavioral health counselor, drug & alcohol therapist,
Philadelphia police officer, University Instructor, consultant to the Pennsylvania Department of
Corrections, and as an auditor for the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Panel
David Keller Trevaskis, Esq., Pro Bono Coordinator
Pennsylvania Bar Association
David Keller Trevaskis is an attorney and former third grade teacher with a Master’s Degree in
Education. He is the Pro Bono Coordinator for Legal Services for the Pennsylvania Bar Association,
responsible for assisting local bar associations, legal services programs and other groups who offer pro
bono legal services across the Commonwealth. The PBA is committed to enhancing the access to justice
for the neediest Pennsylvanians by working to promote civil legal aid efforts of both legal services
professionals and pro bono volunteers.
Project PEACE
Felicia Watson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
New York State Center for School Safety
Felicia Watson has worked with youth throughout New York State for over 24 years. She joined the New
York State Center for School Safety in 1997 as Program Coordinator of technical assistance and data
research. She currently oversees the Marketing and Public Relations Departments and specializes in
school violence prevention. Ms. Watson received her Master’s in Business Administration from ESADE
University in Barcelona, Spain and is the executive producer and host of a soon to be syndicated public
access television talk show “Soul to Soul.”
Please Stand Up Against
Violence
Tammy Ann West, LSW, Director of Counseling Services
Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
Female Anger and
Aggression
Tammy Ann West is an experienced trainer and clinician with specialties in working with children and
adolescents that have been exposed to trauma. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Kutztown
University and her Masters in Social Work from Temple University. She is a licensed clinician and has
been practicing in the field for five years. Ms. West also serves on the Keystone Crisis Intervention Team
for Pennsylvania. She was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency as the Spotlight Advocate for the month of August 2004. Ms. West sits upon several
committees providing consultation on cases concerning children and adolescents and mental health. She
is also involved with research projects in order to explore new therapeutic avenues that will reduce the
trauma children and adolescents experience and increase their resiliency to future challenges that may
lie ahead.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Name
Title
Office/Organization
Natalye Paquin
Conference Advisor, Chief of Staff
Executive Office
Claudia Averette
Conference Chair, Deputy Chief of Staff
Executive Office
Nilsa Gonzalez
Conference Co-Chair, School Management Officer
Judith Adams
Special Projects II
Hugh Allen
Manager, Legislative Affairs
Curry Bailey
Middle School Coordinator
Cardell Blue
1st Vice President
Michelle Chapman
Health Career Coordinator
Danielle Floyd
Special Projects II
Executive Office
Kimberly Glodek
Director of School Safety Projects
EducationWorks
Dexter Green
Chief Safety Executive
Troy Holland
Special Projects II
Charles Ireland
Educational Technologist
Bianca Jackson
Conference Planning Assistant
Executive Office
Michael Johnson
Special Assistant to the CEO
Executive Office
Anastacia Karloutsos
Special Projects I
Parent & Community Relations
Azeb Kinder
Special Projects I
Development
Brendan Lee
Special Assistant
Carlotta Madison
Assistant Director
ACT 48 Compliance
Elizabeth McCormick
Coordinator
Instructional Media
Perry J. McCotter
Media
Meghan McKeon-Moreno
Manager, Business and Foundation Partnerships
Linda Mrak
Special Projects I
Betty Potter
2nd Vice President
Patricia Raymond
President
Nancy Santiago-Negrón
Administrator
Gloria Smith
Special Assistant
Beth St. Clair
Operations Manager, Digital Service Fellows
Alton C. Strange
Special Projects II
Vincent Thompson
Manager, Media Relations
Leigh Whitaker
Executive Director
Andre Williams
Director of High School Renovations
Gina Yu
Policy Development Analyst
School Management
ACT 48 Compliance
Government Relations
National Forum of Black Public Administrators
Secondary Education
ACT 48 Compliance
Educational Technology
WKDU
Development
Parent & Community Relations
National Forum of Black Public Administrators
Home & School Council
School Management
Transition and Alternative Education
EducationWorks
Transition and Alternative Education
Communications
Government Relations
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Secondary Education
Executive Office
SPONSORS
Drexel University / Center For Civic Engagement
Drexel University was founded as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry in 1891. The Drexel
Center for the Prevention of School Violence is a service, research and instructional hub concerned with
the identification and development of creative potential, and with future creativity applications and studies.
Its goals are to investigate, implement, and evaluate techniques for enhancing creative thinking and for
applying creativity to solve societal problems.
http://www.drexel.edu/cce/
C o m m u n i t i e s I n S c h o o l s : Founded in 1977, Communities In
Schools (formerly known as Cities In Schools) is the nation's largest stayin-school network today. CIS brings together hands in need with hands
that can help. By relocating community service providers to work as a
personalized team serving alongside teachers, principals, volunteers and
mentors, CIS connects the schools with the resources that students need
most.
http://www.cisphl.org/cisp/code/home.asp
J o e M a m m a n a / C u t l e r D a i r y P r o d u c t s : Cutler Dairy, a division
of Land o’Lakes, has served the Delaware Valley for over 100 years.
Cutler Dairy Products was founded in 1892 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
and is now in its fifth generation of family ownership. Cutler Dairy
Products continues to seek out innovative products and processes in
order to better serve our customers.
http://www.cutleregg.com/
N a t i o n a l F o r u m f o r B l a c k P u b l i c A d m i n i s t r a t o r s : NFBPA is
the magnet organization for linking public, private, and academic
institutions into an effective network to facilitate solutions to economic
and social issues that impact the Philadelphia community. The local
Chapter hosts an Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Luncheon, and
sponsors scholarship awards for college bound students. The Luncheon
will be the culminating annual event of the Student Anti-Violence
Conference. NFBPA and the School District of Philadelphia will continue
their partnership to collaborate on the luncheon and the scholarship
program.
http://www.nfbpa.org/
JAMES E. NEVELS, CHAIR
SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION
MARTIN G. BEDNAREK
SANDRA DUNGEE GLENN
JAMES P. GALLAGHER, PH.D.
DANIEL J. WHELAN
PAUL G. VALLAS, CEO
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
NATALYE PAQUIN, CHIEF OF STAFF
CLAUDIA AVERETTE, CONFERENCE CHAIR

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