East Garner Educator Recognized as National SAVE Advisor of the Year
April 19, 2007 - East Garner Middle School bookkeeper Diane Fish, who is one of the school’s SAVE advisors, has been named National SAVE Advisor of the Year by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE). Calvin Hodnett, US of the Department of Justice andDr. Pamela Riley, Executive Director of SAVE, congratulate Diane Fish, National SAVE Advisor of the Year. |
The 2006-2007 National SAVE Advisor of the Year Award was presented to Fish for outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the school, community, and students and for exemplifying the ideals of SAVE. Fish received the award at the 11 th Annual SAVE Summit. The SAVE Summit concluded National Youth Violence Prevention Week across the country.
“Diane Fish embodies the ideals of SAVE and is a model for SAVE advisors 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.”
Fish was nominated for this prestigious award by her students and other advisors at East Garner Middle School. She competed against advisors from across the country.
“Ms. Fish is so easy to talk to, said student and SAVE Club memberArial Witman. “I know I can go to her about everything. She’s taught me to be brave and to not let people get away with picking on me or other kids.”
Fish is a motivated and dedicated SAVE Chapter advisor. She is always excited at each SAVE meeting and continually demonstrates her passion to end all violence everywhere. She is crucial in leading the chapter in meetings, activities, and fundraisers. Fish serves as a mentor to the SAVE Club members. They consider her a trusted adult with excellent advice. Some of these students have very serious issues that Fish often finds herself working with the guidance counselors in order to help them beyond a normal mentoring capacity. She promotes SAVE whenever possible, making sure that any SAVE events or meeting news is disseminated through announcements, publications and weekly phone messages.
During her tenure as SAVE Advisor of the Year, Fish will serve on the National Association of SAVE Board of Directors. Her hands-on work and knowledge with SAVE will be a valuable asset for the Board of Directors.
This is the second national honor recognizing East Garner Middle School’s SAVE Club. Eighth grader Casey Story was named the National SAVE Student of the Year for her volunteer work and efforts in preventing school violence.
The National Association of SAVE is a student-run, student-initiated public nonprofit violence prevention organization with over 1,600 chapters in 45 states and close to 200,000 members in elementary, middle, high schools, colleges and communities nationwide. SAVE provides education about the effects and consequences of violence and helps provide safe activities for students, parents and communities. For more information, visit www.nationalsave.org .
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