North Shore CASA has been collaborating with the North Shore School District since 2017 to bring high quality speakers and programs to our kids in all grades. Our coalition is on a continuous search for speakers to connect with and motivate our youth to be drug-free. CASA engages with Youth Sector Leaders in the high school to gain insight on their needs.
Some of our featured speakers
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Richard Guery of IROC2
"Public and Permanent" Richard Guery of IROC2 presented to 6-12 graders and community parents on digital safety and mindfulness. This multi-award-winning program eliminated the myths that Anonymity, Social Privacy and Disappearing Digital Content is possible with digital tools & apps. All attendees obtained information about Preventing Cyber Cruelty, Safe Communication in Gaming, Public Databases & Digital Transparency, Preventing Abuse of Current & Future Apps, Poor Social Media & Oversharing Behaviors, Many Other Current & Future Cyber Issues |
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Chris Herren
"The First Day" Chris Herren, a basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, was an All-American, broke scoring records and was recruited by the nation’s top colleges. Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA before losing his career and almost his family to the disease of addiction. Alcohol and drug-free since August 1, 2008, Chris has spoken to over one million students nationwide with the goal of sparking honest discussions & making a positive difference in their lives. Through inspiring presentations Herren empowers the audience and guides students to rethink how we look at the disease of addiction, from the last day to the first. Chris Herren presented to all students in Grades 7-12 either live or via live stream during the school day and to our North Shore Families during the evening. |
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Matt Bellace
"Natural Highs"
This presentation focuses on natural highs, emotional resilience and mental health. It has been described as the perfect combination of stand-up comedy, interactive demonstrations and inspirational stories. Matt empowers students to be leaders in their lives and make changes in their environment. During the program, he also shares his own story of student prevention leadership, as the founder of a nationally recognized student group at Bucknell University.
"Natural Highs"
This presentation focuses on natural highs, emotional resilience and mental health. It has been described as the perfect combination of stand-up comedy, interactive demonstrations and inspirational stories. Matt empowers students to be leaders in their lives and make changes in their environment. During the program, he also shares his own story of student prevention leadership, as the founder of a nationally recognized student group at Bucknell University.
Ty Cells: Youth to Youth International
"Clearing the Air"
In his “Clearing the Air” presentation, all high school students were given an honest straight-talk educatonabout marijuana and vaping. Using humor and armed with facts, Ty debunked many common myths about these two substances.
"Clearing the Air"
In his “Clearing the Air” presentation, all high school students were given an honest straight-talk educatonabout marijuana and vaping. Using humor and armed with facts, Ty debunked many common myths about these two substances.
Adam Birkenstock
Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Adam has spoken to all of our students, from elementary to high school, on numerous occasions, tackling vaping/e-cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, fentanyl & more. CASA was amazed by how much our elementary students already knew! It was clearly NOT too early to begin their education about building strong foundations and making healthy choices.
Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Adam has spoken to all of our students, from elementary to high school, on numerous occasions, tackling vaping/e-cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, fentanyl & more. CASA was amazed by how much our elementary students already knew! It was clearly NOT too early to begin their education about building strong foundations and making healthy choices.
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AJ Diaz
Manhasset HS graduate in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction AJ travels to schools, businesses, youth centers, and more to share his harrowing story of addiction and subsequent recovery with youth. Through an open and honest dialogue, AJ hopes to stress the importance of communication to young adults with their respective family members, peers, teachers and coaches. |
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High School Aged and looking to get involved with CASA? Please reach out to [email protected]. You can become a leader and an advisor to our Board. Your input can help the Coalition develop new ideas and programs to help our youth!