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Calgary Board of Education | Medicine Hat High School | Grade 8 Poem

"Dwayne shares a realistic understanding of the issues youth live with daily and opens your eyes through the presentation of "Surviving High School," to the changes that youth can experience by Noticing, Choosing and Acting differently. I have seen teachers moved to tears and parents challenged to look at their children with a more caring heart. He will challenge you all to "Be the Change You want to see in the world".
Mary Appleton, T.E.A.M. Leadership Teacher, LBHS

"Dwayne’s presentations are hard hitting, high impact doses of reality that all of us need to help our families cope in today’s world. He offers a street smart expertise in a professional manner that only someone who has ‘been there’ can offer. The presentations were well received by parents and students alike in our community and provided the foundation for much discussion afterward. I highly recommend Dwayne to you and your organization."
Murray Swalm, Sr. Pastor, Bonavista Evangelical Missionary Church

"I feel fortunate to have attended the presentation on youth and the challenges they face today. The video is a wake–up call to students and parents that we need to stop the pain of bullying and put–downs. We know it exists and the sooner we can make changes, our schools, communities and families will benefit. I would love to see the Calgary Board of Education adopt this program into their curriculum for all to benefit."
Linda (parent from Wilma Hansen Jr. High)

"The video "Surviving High School" and "The Truth about Drugs" are both excellent videos. The messages are pertinent to today's youth and provide much helpful teaching and information. The strongest message is that they encourage viewers to "get real". This I found was the best and most needed thing with this present generation of teens. They seem removed from their feelings and out of touch with how drugs and other teen issues really affect them now and can affect them in the future. These videos, coupled with Dwayne's insight and support, make a thorough presentation to any student / parent body. I highly recommend Dwayne as a speaker and the content he chooses to use. It's time to get real as students and parents – this generation does not need to be lost. Presentations like this can be a powerful catalyst to re–connecting youth with themselves and others."
Vivian Andersen, Secretary, Bishop O'Byrne High School

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Thank you for arranging the most excellent speaker and presentation at noon today. I thought the session and the speaker were excellent! I don't have children in school but I have 4 grandchildren plus my youngest daughter is an elementary school teacher. So I went to this session thinking that I could get some information for each of them – and I did! It was a very thought–provoking session – so thanks again!

The presentation yesterday was EXCELLENT! I wanted to thank you for arranging this. I am going to see if my daughters' schools can have Peace come and do the same thing for the teachers and kids. Thanks again, it provided valuable information (and not just for kids!)

... that was an awesome presentation today! I want to say that I'm proud to work for a company that dedicates itself to Community the way ... does. Thanks for all your good work. I'm going to approach my daughter's high school resource officer and see if they'll engage this powerful presentation.