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Christine Tolbert, a guidance counselor at Phillips Middle School, was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere for her volunteer work and efforts in preventing school violence as a SAVE Advisor.
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Christine Tolbert
National award winner
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The 2007-08 National SAVE Advisor of the Year Award was awarded to 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.
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. Tolbert 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 nonviolent means. Students comment that she has helped them to overcome and believe in themselves.
Principal William Etheridge said, "Ms. Tolbert's enthusiasm is contagious."
Tolbert has coordinated and advised the Phillips Middle School SAVE chapter in several service projects, including military greetings for the N.C. Blue Star Mothers, fund drives for Pennies for Patients and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
"Ms. Tolbert embodies the ideals of SAVE and is a model for adults everywhere," said Dr. Pamela L. Riley, executive director of SAVE.
"SAVE's vision is for all students to be able to attend schools that are safe and secure, free of fear, and conducive to learning. As more students join SAVE chapters all across the country, we are moving closer to making our vision for safer schools a reality."
