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Internet Safety Expert Returns to Campus

3/23/2017

As part of Collegiate School’s wellness initiative to keep students healthy, Katie Greer, nationally renowned internet and social media expert, returned to campus today to speak with parents, students, faculty and staff about how to have a healthy relationship with technology, as well as age appropriate social media awareness and use.

Mrs. Greer came to Collegiate last fall and spoke to students in each division during the school day. Her visit today focused on 5th and 6th Graders, an age at which children become more involved with technology. In the morning, she spoke to parents of JK-5th Graders and this evening, she will talk with 6th Grade parents.

Mrs. Greer takes a balanced approach in helping young people to understand how to use and enjoy social media safely and responsibly, says Middle School Counselor Sally Chambers, who helped facilitate the visit.

“She doesn't say that all devices and all social media are bad, but rather teaches how to be smart and safe,” Mrs. Chambers said. “This is particularly important for 10 and 11 year olds who are becoming increasingly independent in their learning and communication with others using devices.”

Click here to read about Mrs. Greer’s visit to Collegiate in fall 2016.

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