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August 12, 2018

National expert on bullying prevention to speak at Charleroi

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Charleroi Area Middle School principal Adam Brewer is hoping to empower students to stand up against bullying.

In an effort to spread this message, Brewer has arranged for national bullying speaker Tom Thelen, who has spoke at more than 500 schools, colleges and youth organizations, to address Charleroi students during an assembly Aug. 31.

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