Dignity and Respect Reinforced in Port Jefferson Schools

In an effort to spread a message of kindness, Port Jefferson Middle School and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School recently welcomed motivational speaker David Flood.

During the program, which focused heavily on dignity and respect for others and one’s self, Flood captured the students attention, identified the issues they are dealing with on a daily basis and guided them through ways to address the situation, whether its for themselves or to assist another. Additionally, Flood addressed the issues each student in each grade is dealing with, refocusing them on the importance of dignity, respect and understanding.

“It is important to provide our students with a consistent message through multiple sources, in order to reinforce what we are teaching them in school,” said Middle School Principal Antonio Santana.

According to his website, Flood’s experience as a hospice volunteer, caring for those who are terminally ill, and work with special needs children enables him to speak about human dignity like no other youth motivational speaker in the industry.

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District: Motivational speaker David Flood spent time during lunch with students at Port Jefferson Middle School following an assembly program focused on dignity and respect.