Karen Adams

2004
West Terre Haute, IN
West Vigo Elementary
Adams, teaming up with teacher Timothy Moss and school counselor Glenda Favre, helps coordinate the "No Bullies Club." The club, founded originally by two fifth grade students tired of being bullied, has a goal of eliminating all bullying in the school community through teaching students and staff members ways to identify and respond constructively to situations of bullying. Students participating in the club write letters, make school announcements, and design posters with anti-bullying messages, as well as provide tips to students on how to deal with bullying incidents. Promoting peace and respect, the club's activities work to improve student achievement, attitude and self-esteem, while teaching effective ways to manage anger and avoid conflicts and violent situations.