2000 TEACHER EDUCATION WORKSHOP ON ALCOHOL ABUSE IN ADOLESCENCE

Alcohol abuse in adolescence is the most persistent and pervasive problem negatively affecting the physical health, emotional well-being and educational performance of students, both inside and outside the classroom and recent studies have linked early drinking behavior to later alcoholism. It is important that teachers be fully aware of 1) the patterns and problems of youthful alcohol abuse, 2) the resources available to become more knowledgeable about the complexities of the problem, and 3) the varied opportunities to bring these issues into the classroom in a variety of course subjects and in informal discussions with students. In order to enhance teacher awareness in these areas, the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Project of Hobart and William Smith Colleges sponsored a workshop for local area professionals working in secondary education and for college students at Hobart and William Smith preparing for careers in education.

Workshop Participants

Workshop Leaders:

H. Wesley Perkins, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Dr. Perkins is Co-Director of the Alcohol Education Project and is a nationally recognized researcher, speaker, and consultant on alcohol abuse in youth and young adulthood with special expertise on topics of peer, gender, family, and environmental influences on drinking.

 

 

 

 

David Craig, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Dr. Craig is Co-Director of the Alcohol Education Project and is a leader in national prevention efforts using electronic media and curriculum infusion strategies. He has special expertise in teaching about the biochemistry of alcohol and its effects and making the material accessible for students and teachers of diverse backgrounds.

 

 

 

 

HWS Student Teacher Participants:

Allen, Stephanie Conklin, Renee' Fesnmyer, Tracy John, Amanda Mahoney, Carol Noye, Kimberly Rucker, Erin Weidner, Amy Beth

Cinadr, Mary Contos, Chrissy Heberle, Alyssa Li, XiLi McGregor, Jelecia Reineke, Julie Stutphen, Bob Weinstein, Kim

Coleman, Toby Desmond, Amy Iorio, Ralph Lowengard, Sara McGuinnes, Melissa Rendell, Mark Wallace, Cheryl Young, Kate

Teacher/Administrator Participants:

Augustine, Carlene (Romulus Gr. 5-6 Special Ed.) Gelatt, Alan (Romulus Gr. 10, 12) Heizman, Ann (Romulus Computer Teacher) Sepe, Ann (Romulus Gr. 5-8 Special Ed.)

Galusha, Nancy (Romulus Gr. 6) Godwin, Mary (Romulus Gr. 5-6 Special Ed.) Johnson, Cornelia (Seneca Falls) Waid, Craig (Romulus 7-12 Health)

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Syllabus - Lansing Hall 300, February 12, 2000