“I thought the kids were focused I thought they enjoyed it. They especially connected to the real-life celebrities in the videos. I look forward to Youth Alert come back to our school because there is a lot information that kids can learn from.” Gyl Bartholomew, Thurgood Marshall Academy, New York, New York
“Great program! Worked with our health and other classes all day long. Probably saw 300, 400 kids. Did a great presentation, The kids were engaged and really enjoyed it.” John Gribbins, Noe Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Children need to attend this program to learn about gun violence. Good Job!” Mickala Jones, Noe Middle, School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I liked the videos and role playing, it helped to keep the students engaged”. Elizabeth Ralph, Noe Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“The presenter was down to earth, and presented culturally relevant information to our students. Very much needed!” Ricky Reynolds, Gra-Mar Middle School, Nashville, Tennessee
“The presenter was very knowledgeable. He interacted well with the students and was very prepared with incentives for the kids who participated. I liked the concept that there was no wrong answer. Any kid who participated was rewarded” Kym Dukes, Gra-Mar Middle School, Nashville, Tennessee
“Instructor was very supportive of adults and believes in the program and that every voice is equal. Mrs. Stuckle, Gra-Mar Middle, School, Nashville, Tennessee
“Students connected with this presentation. Adding famous people is a great attention grabber!” Kelsey Hackney, Health/PE Instructor, Kammerer Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“We work well together + we need this desperately every year! Mr. Wain being recognized by past students is a plus! Maybe could involve past students?" Robert Ward, Health Department Chair, Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“Very engaging! Loved the new videos. Content was age appropriate + videos cause students attention. Wish we had longer class periods to do more role playing. Will include more of this into my violence prevention unit! Thanks so much for being here! Looking forward to having you back.” Kristen Boone, Olmsted North Life Skills Instructor, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, Louisville, Kentucky
YouthAlert! (YA) been a great program the kids really enjoy it. “Engages students and lets them have a voice. I hear positive comments constantly after its over. Very adaptable and flexible with scheduling. Thank you for supporting my school and students.” Diane Polley, Health, PE Instructor, Fern Creek High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I have YouthAlert! (YA!) come out every semester. They have a great program, they reach all of our students. Its engaging, its hit right at home with a lot of them. Past students come back and ask about YouthAlert! (YA!). I want them to come back semester” Virginia Smith, Health and Physical Education Instructor, Doss High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“YouthAlert (YA!) is such a great program for our kids. Our 6th, 7th and 8th graders. They enjoy it, they’re in to all the videos, the PowerPoints, and the acting. They just love having Mr. Wain out talk to them! We
will see YouthAlert! (YA!) again next year. Brittany Witt, Health Instructor, Knight Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“We appreciate YouthAlert! (YA!) coming in a presenting the program, It’s excellence!” Sarah Miller, Health and Physical Education Instructor, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“This is our second year having YouthAlert (YA!). My health classes really enjoy this two-day visit. They talk about it and I think they learn a lot. I enjoy having them here because I even learn a lot.” Bill Jackson, Health and Physical Education Instructor, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great presentation. Awesome job. YouthAlert! (YA!) was wonderful to work with.” Ivory Rollins, M.Ed., Youth Services Center Coordinator, Johnson Traditional Middle School. Louisville, Kentucky
“Thank you YouthAlert (YA) for coming out to the Brown School. I really appreciate you coming out to my health classes and educating them on suicide prevention and bullying prevention which is much needed. Thank you.” Diane Courington, Health Instructor, The James Graham Brown High School and Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I like the role play with the students about making a bully go away. I enjoyed activity to ask the students what are the two biggest words that hurts someone. The videos are all very catchy with a good message.” Jeremy Stewart, Health Coordinator, Lassiter Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Videos are great + relevant. Slideshow + Presentation was much needed for our population. Thanks for being patient with some of our struggling students.” Tyler A. Fraser, Health and Physical Education Instructor, Highland Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“Good information presented” Dr. Jonathon J. Futch, Principal, Spencer Education Center, Cincinnati, OH
“Great Energy; great mix of interactive components.” Stephanie Davis, Drug Education Coordinator, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
“I thought the presentation was on point and very appropriate for this group of customers. The video were relevant for culture + Age group.” Anthony Hall, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
“Excellent info! Really captured attention.” June Hyndman, Instructor, Leestown Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Great presentation…keep up the good work.” Sarah Miller, Health Instructor, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Really liked the sessions. Brought a lot of facts out about violence. The videos, the students paid attention.” Bill Jackson, Health Instructor, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Good presentation .Engages students. Presents information in an organized way that is helpful to students in remember the information. Keeps presentation moving, puts it all together so it makes more sense and hits home. Very respectful to the students. ” Diane Polley, Health, PE Instructor, Fern Creek High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Presenter was great and very engaging.” Jessica Hinkle, Instructor, Fern Creek High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Outstanding presentation. Students seemed very interested, Most participated and engaged. Needs to be done every year. Over and above expectations.” Don Rountree, Instructor, 7th and 8th Grade Team Leader, Phoenix School of Discovery, Louisville, Kentucky
“I recommend this program to be presented to Minor Daniels, Breckingridge Metro, and others schools that have at risk teens enrolled in their schools – Alternative Schools. It would be more beneficial to present this to ALL middle schools. Proactive is the best approach – rather than reactive.” Artena Peak, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great session – very engaging! Great use of new clips and PSA’s to teach students! Sheri Arnold, Instructor, Phoenix School of Discovery, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great presentation – Kids need “real” information like this one. High School, students could use it too. Timely and important topic” Susan Botts, Instructor, Phoenix School of Discovery, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great Job! Candy is a great idea” Lacy Rhotan, Instructor, Phoenix School of Discovery, Louisville, Kentucky
“Engaged presentation! There was a lot of information.” Kathleen Belargo, Instructor, Phoenix School of Discovery, Louisville, Kentucky
“Excellent! Look forward to seeing again! Robert Ward, Health Department Chair, Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“The kids really enjoyed the presentation and loved sharing. All of the videos we current and piqued interest. It is needed EVERY year!” Kara Young, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Barret Traditional Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Very relevant and age appropriate for each grade! Lessons we fun and attention grabbing. Incredibly informative and enthusiastic presentation.” Tyler A. Fraser, Health and Physical Education Instructor, Highland Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“Students were engaged in the presentation – this dialog. We will definitely bring YouthAlert! back to our school. We want them to work all of our kids each year.” Tim Meyer, FRYSC Coordinator, Highland Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“All material are age appropriate and engaging. Inspiring to students” Brittany Witt, Physical Education and Health Instructor, Knight Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“I enjoyed how they used people or celebs that students could identify with.” Marquist Dossett, Instructor/Observer, Knight Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“The presentation was great! I think the students were engaged the whole time. The videos and seeing celebrities they know helped make a connection.” Candice Iceman (Wiley), K-12 Physical Education & Health Teacher, Eminence Independent Schools, Eminence, KY
“Great energy and passion for the program and topics. Videos were the most effective. The more we get into the presentation the better it got.” Cory Cullen, Health, Wellness, and PE Instructor, Butler Traditional High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Excellent job! Through observation of students and questions, I could easily see the impact that was made on the students. Mr. Wain is able to engage the students with his enthusiasm for the topic and heartfelt concern for each student.” Virginia Smith, Health and Physical Education Instructor, Doss High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“YouthAlert! (YA!) paced the program very week and the choices of film clips used were exceptional. Out of 25 students, only 2 were disengaged, That’s an amazing interest-level for a freshman class in a hot room right after lunch.” Steve Rauh, ESL Instructor, Doss High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I know my student really loved the videos that were incorporated into the presentation. Mr. Wain was very engaging and relatable to all students.” Kristen Boone, Olmsted North Life Skills Instructor, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, Louisville, Kentucky
“YouthAlert! (YA!) once again had all of my students engaged and learning how to prevent violence.” Diane Redmond, Instructor, Frost Sixth-Grade Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great approach!” Mrs. Gunn, Instructor, Frost Sixth-Grade Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“The info is realistic and age-appropriate. Instructor has a great rapport with students. Very understanding, complimentary, and uplifting. Empathetic toward high school stresses and quality of life.” Brandon Bond, Health Instructor, Waggener High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Very informative and engaging. This information is essential for students to be exposed to for the present and the future” Christopher Pass, Health Instructor, Ramsey Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I enjoyed the sessions myself! Very informational. Great speaker. The students enjoyed him, Very professional in appearance and verbiage. Thank you!” Lisa Mullins, Health Instructor, Ramsey Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I love the positivity! Thanks for testing out 100 minute sessions” Amanda Temple, Health & Physical Education Teacher, Seneca High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great Session, Great Presentation” Ted Leasor Jr., Health & Physical Education Teacher, Seneca High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Thank you for presenting! It will make them think…” Kelsey Hackney, Health/PE Instructor, Kammerer Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“YouthAlert! (YA!) brings much energy and enthusiasm to the topic of violence prevention! Kids seem to enjoy/love it! Great Job!” Todd Driskell, Health Teacher/FCA Sponsor, Louisville Male High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Good presentation. Student seemed engaged. Positive comments from students. YouthAlert! (YA!) works well with this age group. Respectful of students.” Diane Polley, Health, PE Teacher, Fern Creek High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“The presentation was very energetic and interesting. Every student seemed to be actively engaged. Wonderful job! I look forward to working with YouthAlert! (YA!) next semester.” Sarah Miller, Health and Physical Education Teacher, duPont Manual High, Louisville, Kentucky
“The session I thought would reinforce the subject matter that’s already being presented by Ms. Miller the Health Teacher. Great Job YouthAlert! (YA!)! Keep promoting peace!” Ronel A. Brown Sr., Teacher, duPont Manual High, Louisville, Kentucky
“A little reality can go a long way toward snapping some youths out of their routine “digital” existence. Program seemed to really keep the students engaged – got their attention + kept it.” Mark Furnish, Teacher, duPont Manual High, Louisville, Kentucky
“I think the program has great info-stats. Videos kept the kids engaged. Like the “real life” happenings of violence.” Martha Phillips, Health Instructor, Jeffersontown High School Career Magnet Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“I really liked the statistics and videos in the presentation. The speaker was very passionate about the information, which helps keep the kids engaged.” Casey Laskee, Health Instructor, Jeffersontown High School Career Magnet Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“I want to say THANK YOU again for your presentation to our students over the past couple days. I realize how difficult it was for you to embark 3 days worth of tremendously valuable information for our students into 2 days. One can only hope they will use this important information on violence and bullying prevention.” Dixie Griffin, Youth Service Center (YSC) Coordinator, Jeffersontown High School Career Magnet Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“Good information. Health teachers in the district love this program.” Diane Courington, Health Instructor, The Brown High School and Middle School, Louisville, KY
“Gets better every year. Kids ask when is he coming back.” Robert Ward, Health Department Chair, Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“Very effective! I believe you’ve hit a few buttons of some students! I love reading the students’ comments! I’m impressed! You really exposed the truth! Professional, timely, great listener!” Emily LaPlante, PE and Health Instructor, Western Early College High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“PPTS are very descriptive. Creates a safe environment where all kids fell conformable sharing! Very informative. Love the positive and outgoing attitude! Kids loved it and were engaged – which is hard to do!” Brittany Witt, Physical Education and Health Instructor, Knight Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“Students very interested in material. Excellent presentation. Excellent with our students. Had great attitude and energy with students. Fantastic!” Virginia Smith, Health and Physical Education, Doss High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Awesome presentation. Loved how relatable the contact was to my students, especially for all boys! Kept them on task and engaged! Loved the Spanish videos too! Got everyone involved! ” Kristen Boone, Olmsted North Life Skills Instructor, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, Louisville, Kentucky
“Videos were very good, the kids really liked that” Jeremy Stewart, Health Coordinator, Lassiter Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Biggest plus was that the session encouraged the students to feel empowered relates to having a choice.” Anthony Wilson, Assistant Teacher, Lassiter Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Mr. Wain did an excellent job!” Tony Catalano, Physical Education, Conway Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“The presenter was well spoken and was able to keep the students attention.” Laura Smith, Assistant Teacher, Conway Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“It was shocking to find out how much violence our student are already aware of and see in their daily lives. It is great that YouthAlert is teaching the students about ways to stay away from violence. Some of our students have no one at home to talk to and are very receptive to this information.” Vikki Joslin, Health Instructor, Leestown Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“I learned data/statistics I did not know. Refreshing approach music/video combination. Appreciate the “equality” of all and consistency of that mind set.” Stephanie Adams, Health/PE Instructor, Lafayette High School, Lexington, Kentucky
“I will recommend this to other health teachers. I enjoyed the enthusiasm and delivery of the presenter, also that the information was visual & current.” Mary Kay Sliney, Health/PE Instructor, Lafayette High School, Lexington, Kentucky
“I appreciate the 2 day format. Information/message was clear. Students were engaged in the learning. Thank you for coming again this year. Presenter handled students well, was confident, really knew his material.” Diane Polley, Health, PE Teacher, Fern Creek High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Really impressed with the job you did with the kids. Thanks so much.” Robert Ward, Health Department Chair, Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“Outstanding program for Middle School. Above & beyond our expectations. Thank you very much!!!” Diane Redmond, Health Coordinator, Lassiter Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“The three day program covered A LOT of material. Loved the videos in the presentation, students appeared engaged.” Dawn Davis, FRYSC Coordinator, Lassiter Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Really appreciated your time and energy with the kids. Everyone enjoyed every single minute.” Robert Ward, Health Department Chair, Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy, Louisville, Kentucky
“The students were excited and eager to learn with the program. They are looking forward to more sessions.” Cheryl Gilbert, Youth Services Coordinator, Carrithers Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“This is a great presentation for the demographics of our student population. They need to hear these messages!” Alex Shapiro, Health Department, Crawford Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“The program has excellent information. I use some of the same info when teaching their health class.” Diane Polley, Health, PE Teacher, Fern Creek High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Thank you for coming out! It was great.” Emily LaPlante, PE and Health, Western Early College High School, Louisville,Kentucky
“The program presented real life experience to the students.” Vikki Joslin, Health Instructor, Leestown Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“We are so happy that you brought your program to our school. We thank you so much for your support and your involvement with our youth today. You provided us with a powerful message. WE appreciate you empowering each student with the information. I highly recommend your program to other schools.” Shellie Bryan, PAC Room Instructor, Zachary Taylor Elementary School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Outstanding powerpoint, great videos. This program would be beneficial to any JCPS school.” John Hinton, P.E. & Health Teacher, Newburg Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“The students thought the program was very inspirational and really enjoyed the program! Thanks again for coming out, look forward to next year.” Mark Tudor, Health, Atherton High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Students were able to identify with the videos and the people in them. Great message.” Krista Ford, Medical Teacher, Waggener High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Wonderful patience and ability to “reach” my students.” Rebecca Warnacutt, Health Instructor, Winburn Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Kids were engaged and moved! Very professional and flexible. I would love to have you back!” Lisa Hager, Health Instructor, Southern Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“It was very in-tune with the 6th, 7th, 8th grades. I like how the speaker broke up the instruction with the videos” Dennis Johnson, Physical Education, Jessie M. Clark Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“The program was very beneficial to the students. The presenter was well prepared, profession and did an outstanding job!” Tony Catalano, P/E Health Instructor, Conway Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Lots of information that students needed.” Bridgette Jones, Youth Services Coordinator, Conway Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“We thought it was a great presentation and hope that you will be back.” Jennifer Brophy, M.Ed, Career Planner/Louisville Education Employment Partnership (LEEP) Coordinator, Louisville, Kentucky
“Totally Awesome Program! This program is needed at Each and Every School!!” Mary Wurst, MAT, M Ed, Health and Physical Education Instructor, University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky
“This program provided a positive message for teens in violence prevention. It helped to define violence and bullying with resources as to where to get help.” Kara Stacy, Health Instructor, Beaumont Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Worked well with issues dealt. Most kids understood big picture of presentation. I appreciate the work you do and keep it up.” Terry L. Williams, M.A.T., Physical Education & Health, DOSS High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Awesome use of technology - it keeps the kids engaged. Great job connecting with our students. We all enjoyed the presentations.” Brittany Witt, Health Instructor, Knight Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
"I truly enjoyed this presentation. It was insightful and informative. Thank you for sharing with our students." Cierra Parker, Related Arts, Knight Middle School, Louisville Kentucky
“Very age appropriate and does a great job developing trust with students in a short time.” Matthew Yates, Health & PE, Morton Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Innovative presentation that captured and maintained the attention of middle school students. Well done!” Amanda Adams, Health & PE, Morton Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“It engaged the kids and they were very responsive. The information was on target. I like how it adapted to the audience and how it was able to size them and their attitude up so quickly.” Melissa Ratcliff, Health & Wellness Teacher, Bryan Station Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
“It is good, some kids don’t want to discuss much @ this age. Thank you very much.” Brianna Wolf, Health Instructor, Southern High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Very positive!” Shauna Paul, Youth Services Coordinator, Southern High School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I thought the session was well received by the students and I thought that the presenter did a great job giving the material.” Larry Poynter, Health/PE Instructor, Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Did a great job keeping the students engaged.” Lee Jonas, Health/PE Instructor, Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Good Presentation.” Emily Coleman, Health/PE Instructor, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Very Good!” David Hensley, Health/PE Instructor, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky
“Great job! Very informative and age appropriate.” Heather Eaton, Spanish Instructor, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Great videos, students really like getting candy for Q’s. The material covered was helpful + age appropriate. Very professional presentation. I hope to have YA! present again at OAS! Jamie Powell, PE Instructor, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“Awesome presenter. Great content. The kids loved it. Perfection!” Eduardo Mateo, ESL Instructor, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South Middle School, Louisville, Kentucky
“I was very impressed with the program.” Myron Thompson, District Health & Wellness Coordinator, Risk Management and Safety, Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky
“You are truly appreciated in this community and the work you do is much needed.” Roy Woods, Chair, Equity Council, Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky
“Thanks for all your work to benefit our youth and communities” John Price, Board Chair, Fayette County Public School Board, Lexington, Kentucky
“This is a great presentation. It is one that I would recommend for all schools to provide for their kids.” Stu Silberman, Executive Director, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Lexington Kentucky
“Interesting take on violence all together. Good info for youth! Ms. Pearson, Fayette Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Lexington, Kentucky
“Great info! Thanks for coming and speaking with our youth. We look forward to having you again.” Joy Collins, Youth Detention Services, Alternative Placement Services Supervisor, Louisville, Kentucky
“Youth violence in KY continues to be on the rise. This program is an outstanding step in the right direction to help our youth in the effort to reduce youth violence and I think it should be done in every school in the commonwealth.” Hatim Omar, MD, Professor, Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology, Division of Adolescent Medicine Chief, Children's Miracle Network Chair, UK Healthcare, Department of Pediatrics, Lexington, Kentucky