Prevention Education Specialists
A certified prevention education specialist is a professional who has been trained to understand how risk factors threaten today's students, how to reduce youth's exposure to these problems and how to increase students' resilience in the face of these issues. These specialists are assigned to schools across the district and provide services to promote socials skills development and build assets in youth. Audiences we service include:
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students of all ages
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parent and other relatives
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school district faculty and staff members
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community agencies and organizations
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Raul Duran
A former teacher, adult probation officer, and EEOC investigator, Raul Duran has served the Fort Worth Independent School District as a Prevention Education Specialist since 1992. A graduate of the University of Dallas (B.A., ’78), he is a Texas Certified Prevention Specialist and an International Certified Prevention Specialist. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Raul’s bilingual skills allow him to present to predominantly Spanish-speaking groups. His mediation training module has been used by Fort Worth ISD counselors. He is currently developing the Fort Worth ISD Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities “Bullying” multi-media presentation for students and their families and faculty and staff. |
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Nelder Stewart
Nelder Stewart is a Certified Prevention Education Specialist for the Fort Worth Independent School District for more than fourteen years. She is also an International Certified Prevention Specialist with prior experience as a Public Service Careers Coordinator with the City of Fort Worth, Pre-Trial Officer and Probation Officer for Tarrant and Hunt County. She is trained as trainer of trainers for the Fort Worth Independent School District in several areas.
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Carolyn Turner
Carolyn Turned earned her BS degree from Texas Women’s University. She has worked as a physical therapy specialist at West Point Military Academy. In addition, she is a social worker and has served in the following capacities: Director of Violent Juvenile Offender Program for 9 ½ years, Darco Drug Services Treatment Center Counselor, Outreach Supervisor for 6 years and Intervention Specialist. She currently is a Fort Worth ISD Prevention Education Specialist. Carolyn has been with the District for 16 years.
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