Harlem Globetrotters' ABC's of Bullying
Oh my gosh! The best assembly EVER came to my school the other day. My teammate Brooke (as you have heard me say multiple times, my former student teacher) had an idea to bring her soon-to-be- family member to school to teach about bullying, since it has been quite the hot topic around campus lately. But this was no ordinary speaker… it was Ant Atkinson from the Harlem Globetrotters!!
The Harlem Globetrotters organization has a program called, The ABC’s of Bullying Prevention- highlighting action, bravery, and compassion. Ant was a very engaging presenter as he worked the crowd providing information on stopping violence in schools.
He shared his personal bullying story of being in school when a jealous classmate bullied him. By the end of the story, he shared how the bully thought Ant had it all and badly wanted that for himself too. So, Ant taught him how to be a kind and respectful person and his life began to turn around. That same bully later became his body guard in college and remains a close friend even today!
Ant brought up a few kids and teachers to the center of the circle for a little fun! (My student’s face shows terror, but she did SO GREAT!)
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Ant gets a teacher to try:
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Ant shows off his skills:
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I highly encourage you to bring this program into your school. Send an email at [email protected] and make it happen!
What assemblies have been most meaningful to your students?
About the author, Gretchen
I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.
Is there anything in CA? Who do we e-mail? I saw the Globetrotters when I was a kid growing up in Connecticut. They were something else!!
I’m not sure. Send an email to: [email protected]
heard the Harlem Globetrotters were speaking about bullying prevention and I wanted to send my story. I am a 47 yr old ex alcoholic/addict 13+ yrs sober. I had turned my life completely around, made alot of efforts to help others, publicly speaking in rehabs and privately, and just always tried to be a good and positive force and encouragement to others in my life, especially the less privileged. After 10 years working at a major retailer I was fired and severely persecuted for reporting the managers abusive bullying of a handicapped female colleague, who although everyone else could see and hear the abuse and hysterical crying across the store, they were all afraid to report it because they knew what happened to me would happen to them. I have been battling the gross corporate corruption of our judicial system which results in such deplorable conditions as this, where we have no real way of even knowing what our great American workers are being subjected to every day because they are afraid to report it, and persecuted and treated like criminals as I was if they do. Can you please help. The problem is kept very quiet and not many people realize how bad it really is. the truth is our average American worker today is stripped of their civil and human rights and right to justice by the complete systematic corporate corruption of our judicial system. Thank You very much sincerely. Robert Snodgrass, 715 Taylor Rd., Downingtown, Pahttp://fundly.com/please-support-my-diligent-campaign-against-devastating-effects-of-gross-corporate-corruption?ft_src=EmailCampaignShare&ft_sid=1576077&ft_aid=105666&ft_uid=405403
Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post! I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I can tell that you are passionate about bringing justice to not only your circumstance but helping others out as well- I commend you. I am hoping your efforts bring desired results quickly! God Bless
heard the Harlem Globetrotters were speaking about bullying prevention and I wanted to send my story. I am a 47 yr old man and ex alcoholic/addict 13+ yrs sober. I had turned my life completely around, made alot of efforts to help others, publicly speaking in rehabs and privately, and just always tried to be a good and positive force and encouragement to others in my life, especially the less privileged. After 10 years working at a major retailer I was fired and severely persecuted for reporting the managers abusive bullying of a handicapped female colleague, who although everyone else could see and hear the abuse and hysterical crying across the store, they were all afraid to report it because they knew what happened to me would happen to them. I have been battling the gross corporate corruption of our judicial system which results in such deplorable conditions as this, where we have no real way of even knowing what our great American workers are being subjected to every day because they are afraid to report it, and persecuted and treated like criminals as I was if they do. Can you please help. The problem is kept very quiet and not many people realize how bad it really is. the truth is our average American worker today is stripped of their civil and human rights and right to justice by the complete systematic corporate corruption of our judicial system. Thank You very much sincerely. Robert Snodgrass, 715 Taylor Rd., Downingtown, Pa