As an educator Miss Whitney Littleton brings her experience in teaching to the Truth about Drugs presentations in South Texas. Ms. Littleton believes that "each child is a unique individual with the potential to succeed academically, socially and emotionally; but I’ve seen how drugs & alcohol can hinder achieving that potential. Drugs & alcohol impede learning; and Drugs kill creativity!"
After earning her Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Mercer University and a Masters of Science degree in Post-Secondary Education from Troy University.
Whitney taught middle school youth for 6 years. Whitney, a Certified Narconon Drug Educator, has a passion for working with "at-risk" youth and delivers the Truth about Drugs lecture series to her students at Narconon’s Community Out-Reach Program.
Whitney offers these Caregiver Tips with regard to ensuring your child stays drug free:
- "Talk to your Kids!" And Listen to them. Let them know your position on drugs & alcohol.
- Avoid scare tactics, a simple "Just know that I don’t want you doing drugs and drinking alcohol; I want you to stay healthy and alert and successful" will go a long way.
- Take time at a family meal or on a walk to find out your child’s goals; what does he/she see in their future? Teach them that drug & alcohol can have a negative effect on their goals.
- Know the 4 "W’s"; who, what when & where; get a phone number where you can reach your child, know the parents of your child’s friends.
- Keep your medicine cabinet locked at all times. When children come to visit your home take some time to "child proof" it; treat alcohol and medicines like poisons and protect your young visitors from them.
