What we did in year one - Right Choices of Tennessee

Teachers have said:

"I am so glad that all our students were able to hear this information from someone closer to their ages and not regular employees." Lauderdale Middle School

"This is a wonderful program! Bringing in instructors who are not students' everyday teachers is an ideal situation for junior high students." Halls Jr. High

"The subject area is clearly explained and all the students understood the topic. The instructors did a tremendous job." Crockett Co. High School

"I wish we had started this program years ago! Since we can't go back in time, I hope we will continue it well into the future." Black Oak Elementary

"I hope that we can continue with this program and try to reach as many kids as possible! Ripley High School

And from our students:

"Just wanted to let y'all know that this week was great! I'm just glad to know that there is somebody to talk to about these things…" Brittany, Middle School Student

"Hey! I wanted to email you to tell you that I thought your Right Choices class was very informative myself….remaining abstinent for sure after attending…I hope that it changes some of my friends for the better. I've tried talking to them myself but they change the subject." Julia, High School Student

"All I have to say is thank you for teaching me all that stuff you taught me. It has let me know the consequences that I can go thru if I decide to have sex before I'm married. I made the abstinence pledge and I will keep my promise. …I will never forget you for what you have done. Thanks for everything!" Shaun, Middle School Student

(Regarding the drama) "I had the chance to act, have fun, and also try to express my opinion on the importance of teenage abstinence to my fellow peers. It was one of the greatest experiences of my high school career and I'm so grateful that I've had that opportunity! Jenny, High School Student

And from a parent:

As the father of 3 children who have been through the Right Choices of West TN program I have great appreciation for its impact on them.   Having spent a weekend away with each of our 2 oldest boys I was very impressed with what they had
learned by participating in Right Choices.   It was obvious that they had gained
much knowledge yet found the learning process to be fun while getting across the point.   As a parent I am thankful that Right Choices is in our schools and that
there is a dedicated staff that connects with young people in such a positive way.   While Right Choices doesn't replace the responsibility each of us has to our
children as parents, it sure makes our challenges a lot easier to deal as we try to make a difference.

Jimmy Smith
Attorney
Union City TN