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Alumnus Author/Illustrator to Visit CHD
Students
Author/illustrator Steven Whited will give a presentation to
Northeast Alabama Community College Child Development (CHD)
Program students on Tuesday, February 7, at 4:00 pm in the
Workforce Development Building, Room 132.
Whited is a NACC graduate who has written, illustrated and
published a children's book, A Day with Sgt. Rocky Bear.
Sergeant Rocky Bear is a colorful bear who works in a busy
little town called Honey Pot Springs. The book follows the
Sergeant as he conducts his duties as a police officer working
for the Honey Pot Springs Police Department. The story has
important character education tips for resolving conflict, being
responsible, not bullying people, and understanding the
importance of respecting people. The Sergeant hopes to help
parents, peace officers, and teachers present the importance of
making positive, safe and healthy choices to kids. The book
helps to bridge youth and law enforcement.
Whited will speak to students regarding his children's book he
authored and illustrated. He shares his experience of becoming a
published author as well as the origin of his character and
story line. He also discusses issues he has experienced with
at-risk youth and the need for positive reinforcement of morals
and manners which are slowly being lost in today's society.
“Students learn more than ABC's today; teachers are teaching
students conflict resolution, manners, respect for others and so
much more,” said Whited.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to express the important role
that child development professionals have in shaping the future
of today's youth and the positive impact it has on society by
assisting in the development of productive citizens,” added
Whited. “I appreciate Mrs. Debra O’Neal, CHD Instructor, Dr.
David Campbell, President, and the NACC community for the
outstanding job and dedication put forth in the field of child
development. It is an honor to be invited back to NACC and to
share my accomplishments as a police officer and author with
others.”
Whited is not just a children's book author; he is a full-time
police officer and currently works as a school resource officer.
Through his children's book, Whited offers safety tips for kids
and creates a bridge between law enforcement and our nation’s
youth. Trust, pride and respect for law enforcement is learned
early on in a child's life but he also encourages respect for
parents, teachers and others during a child's most formative
years.
For more information about this
presentation, contact Debra O'Neal, CHD Instructor, at
oneald@nacc.edu or phone
ext.* 2295.
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(Right) Author Steven Whited reads a portion
of the book to a young child.
(Below) Whited illustrated his book, A Day with Sgt. Rocky
Bear, with the title character shown here.
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