What students and teachers are saying about WAIT Training:
“ This is the best presentation and presenter I have had in 25 years of teaching. He was funny and very well informed, and had great life stories that kept the kids laughing.” - Grade 9 Teacher
“I sat through the CALM 20 presentation 4 times and loved it each time. The presenter shared a wealth of information with great energy and humor and kept the students engaged for the full 80 minutes.” - CALM 20 Teacher
“The presenter took a difficult subject and put the students at ease immediately – she met them at their level.” - Grade 7 Teacher
“Next year we’d like you to come back and present to each health class in our junior high.” - Grade 9 Teacher
“I loved how the presenter tied together the physical and emotional aspects of sex and relationships. My students needed to hear that.” - CALM 20 Teacher
“The emphasis on abstinence meant that this presentation fit in with our Catholic values! The presenter covered a lot of material and had great energy! Thank-you for challenging our students to protect their future plans.” - CALM 20 Teacher
“The information was presented in a straightforward and professional manner. The students were talking about WAIT Training for days!” – Grade 8 Teacher
“You guys gave a lot of information – the examples and humor made the presentation excellent.” - CALM 20 Student
“I am more aware of sexual activity and the risks that come with it.” -Grade 7 Male
“I didn’t know you could get STDs from oral sex” -Grade 8 Male
“Thank you for coming to my school. I am going to stop having sex with my boyfriend because the risks just aren’t worth it.” Grade 11 Female
“Thank you for talking about abstinence – I often feel like people treat us like we won’t be able to control ourselves sexually and I get tired of it. I practice abstinence and I want to save sex for marriage.” Grade 8 Male
“Thanks for coming to our class. You were funny and I learned a lot, like I need to have a plan for my future.” Grade 7 Female
“After your presentation I went to the PCC for a pregnancy test. My counselor was so kind and understanding. The test was negative. I want to stop having sex now that I understand more about how it affects me. Worrying about getting pregnant is just too stressful.” - Grade 9 Female