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LEAD Assembly at Brentwood
Social media, drugs and alcohol, bullying…these are all issues that can present challenges for kids as they navigate through their teenage years.
Ron Arnoni and National Speaker and author Brad Killmeyer addressed each of these topics during a recent presentation for students in grades 8-12 at Brentwood Middle/High School. As a Brentwood graduate and former mayor of Brentwood, Arnoni told the students that he feels a special obligation to help them make good decisions and avoid the negative consequences that poor decisions can bring.
Mr. Arnoni and Mr. Killmeyer recently established the LEAD program to “inspire students to achieve their goals.” The acronym LEAD stands for Leadership, Education, Accountability, and Direction. During the assembly, Mr. Arnoni and Mr. Killmeyer used statistics, videos, and real-life situations to educate the students about the impact that their decisions can have on themselves as well as their friends and families. In addition to discussing the dangers of negative behaviors, Mr. Arnoni and Mr. Killmeyer also presented the students with the 5 D’s that they consider “Keys to Success”: Direction, Distractions, Decisions, Discipline, and Development.
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To further help families educate themselves and their children, we created what we call our “LEAD Manual.” It’s a proprietary and comprehensive resource to get informed about the risks of drugs, alcohol and social media. The manual includes the 5 D’s to success (Direction, Distractions, Decisions, Discipline and Development), Real-Life Scenarios and LEAD Challenges. It’s critical to know that you are never alone when a crisis occurs, and help is always available.
You can download our "LEAD" Manual using this link www.ourleadfamily.com/the-lead-manual
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LEAD is a three-tiered program that covers drugs (including vaping), alcohol, and social media, and also teaches students leadership skills. Programmed as a 60-minute assembly, it currently targets seventh through 12th graders and their families. Recently, colleges and universities have been inquiring how LEAD can assist their staff in preventing problems on their campuses.
To help students learn about this life-changing information, we apply several scientifically-proven teaching techniques, including visualization, mapping, and inquiry-based learning. Students remain acutely attentive during the program due to its one-of-a-kind, back-and-forth con-tent delivery, along with powerful short videos.
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"Leadership in Action" Scholarships
Ron Arnoni was pleased to make the acquaintance of two high school seniors for the purpose of recognizing their achievements, presenting the first Ron Arnoni Leadership In Action scholarships to Owen Mann of Upper St. Clair and Toby Roule of Bethel Park.
The scholarships are given in conjunction with Leadership Development LLC, founded by Arnoni and Upper St. Clair High School graduate Brad Killmeyer with the goal of steering students toward lives of fulfillment.
“We want to recognize you and your generation and the young people in our community, because you’re the next leaders,” Arnoni said while presenting Roule with his award at Bethel Park High School.
The Ron Arnoni Leadership
in Action Scholarships
In 2021, Arnoni established the scholarships for students who display exceptional leadership skills in school and in our communities.
Arnoni’s objective in founding Leadership Development in 2019 was to be a proactive voice to educate students and families about the challenges regarding substance abuse and social media while teaching students valuable leadership skills.
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Ron Arnoni and Brad Killmeyer created the “LEAD” program and leadership training services to prevent problems before they occur and to encourage those in need to seek appropriate help.
They aim to empower our youth with the necessary leadership skills and education to make responsible decisions and become productive members of society.
Leadership Development Presents Multiple Leadership
Programs at Brentwood Middle School
In the first session, Ron Arnoni and Mr. Killmeyer shared information with the students regarding difficult decisions that teenagers are faced with and ways to navigate challenging situations.
In the follow up session, the students were actively involved in a variety of activities that focused on building the capacity for leadership through working collaboratively with others.
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