Dear Pam,

Thank you for volunteering to speak to the eighth grade classes on Thursday, March 8, 2007.  It’s very important for the students to learn about the warning signs of Domestic/Dating violence that could someday (or perhaps already does) affect them.  Some students may already live in a similar situation but don’t even realize that the behavior they witness isn’t even healthy.  Hopefully, through careful consideration and after hearing your presentation, students will take a step back to analyze their present and future relationships.

One of my personal, classroom objectives is to incorporate outside resources so that students learn more about what’s inside/outside of the Otsego School District borders.  It’s often difficult for people, in general, let alone isolated children/students, to grasp concepts when they haven’t experienced or known of someone who did experience a certain type of situation. 

I think your topic and presentation had a huge impact on the students that day.  I hope to someday hear the presentation for the high school students.  Thanks again, Pam, for volunteering your time, talents and personal experiences in educating our students about Domestic/Dating Violence.  I hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we enjoyed having you as a guest speaker at our school.

Sincerely,

Miss Jill C. Smithers & the OMS 8th grade students
7th and 8th grade Life Skills Teacher
Otsego Middle School
Grand Rapids, Ohio

Many times after giving a speech, Pam receives letters from students. Below are a few statements from junior high students at an Ohio school.

Dear Mrs. Lee:
I really think that you have a great personality and I can't wait until you come back again because I really enjoyed the program.. Mrs. Lee's speech was wonderful she kept it real and told the truth.

Dear Mrs. Lee:
I got a lot out of the program and it meant a lot to me. I think you are a great speaker and tell the real. In certain situations I now find myself, I stop and think what would Mrs. Lee say and do.

Dear Mrs. Lee:
I am glad that you came to our school to talk to us about things that young women go through. I never knew anyone like you that would take the time to understand us girls. I know for a fact that you are my best speaker for the advice that you give.

Dear Mrs. Lee:
I loved our talk we had at school. My mom always told me to wait to have sex and I would tell her yes I know. Mrs. Lee when you talked about waiting to have sex and why, I really felt you. It was like you were in my body and knew what I was thinking. I hope you come back again soon.

Dear Mrs. Lee:
What I learned in our open session really helped me because I always thought that it took a boyfriend to make me happy, but now I know that only one person can make me happy and that is me. I just would like to thank you so much for the lecture and if I need someone to talk to about my problems I know that you would be the perfect person. Thanks for being true.

Dear Mrs. Lee:
I have a problem, my mom and I do not get along and I just wanted to say thank you for a good program . I really appreciated your time and would like to talk with your more. I need a real mom.

Mrs. Lee:
I learned about lost love, safe sex, hygiene and boys and not to rush into a relationship because of lost love.