STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~ ADVISOR SPOTLIGHT

2008 SAVE ADVISORS OF THE YEAR!

CHRISTINE TOLBERT
PHILLIPS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Christine Tolbert, a guidance counselor at Phillips Middle School, was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) for her volunteer work and efforts in preventing school violence as a SAVE Advisor. The 2007-2008 National SAVE Advisor of the Year Award was awarded to Ms. Tolbert for outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the school, community, and students and for exemplifying the ideals of SAVE. Tolbert received her award at the 12th Annual SAVE Summit in Raleigh, NC.

Ms. Tolbert works daily with the students regarding the SAVE program and teaching mediation skills. She coordinates sessions to keep SAVE a valuable resource for the entire school. Christine motivates the students in fun ways to take charge of their lives by using leadership skills to become more successful. She is consistent in promoting the importance of serving others and resolving conflict through non-violent means. Students comment that she has helped them to overcome and believe in themselves. Principal William Etheridge states that "Ms. Tolbert's enthusiasm is contagious." She has coordinated and advised the Phillips Middle School SAVE chapter in several service projects including military greetings for the NC Blue Star Mothers, fund drives for Pennies for Patients and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.
 

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