I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to invite Carl to talk about Internet Safety with my 8th-grade Career Education and Business Leadership students at Caloosa Middle School for the last three years. He is a terrific speaker and educates students about the information they were not aware of in the past.
My students voted Carl as the “preferred speaker” of the year last year. Students relate to Carl and listen intently to every word. They are shocked by the information he provides and discusses his visits all year. Many students decide to change or delete their “Facebook” profiles after hearing his real-life stories. This is such important information for our future leaders. Carl makes quite an impression on them that will help keep them safe from harm.
Carl shares personal experiences along with his stories that make students aware of the severity of placing the wrong information on the Internet. Students are moved by the reality of what could happen to them. Additionally, students are shocked to find pictures of their houses on the Internet by typing in their phone numbers. Last year, a student not only found his house on the Internet but in the picture, all of the household children and the dog were included as they played in the front of the house!
Occasionally, I invite other classes to join us. At the end of one of my classes last year, about five 7th grade students came up to my desk to ask me how to get into my class next year. This is such great testimony!
Carl is an unusual person. He has compassion for life and is a positive person that sees “the glass half full” as opposed to half empty. He enjoys educating and inspiring our youth. What a great experience for all students that have the opportunity to hear him talk. I highly recommend Carl as a speaker.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 574-3232 or contact me by email at annmt@leeschools.net.
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