Graig Erenstoft, known as Officer E, is the digital safety expert for
Connected Class. He has been presenting to parents and students for over 24 years and is currently a police lieutenant in Florida.
In this episode, Officer E and host Ross Romano talk about:
- Defining digital safety for kids and its critical importance in the connected world
- The “Take Three for Digital Safety” video series for parents
- Common questions parents have about digital safety
- Facilitating parent-child conversations
- The fast-shifting digital landscape
- Mental health challenges from social media
- Tips to foster good, safe habits
On Thursday, November 9 from 7-8 p.m. Eastern, Officer E will present a free webinar for parents and educators. If you’d like to attend, RSVP below:
Take Three for Digital Safety: Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe
Officer E serves as the digital safety expert for Connected Class. He hosts the series “Take Three for Digital Safety” which provides valuable resources and tips to help parents navigate the challenges presented by the latest technology and social media trends. He has been presenting to parents and students for over 24 years and is currently a police lieutenant in Florida. Prior to his law enforcement career, Officer E worked as a youth director for 12 years before making the leap into law enforcement. As a law enforcement officer, he has served as a School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, and among other duties, as a leader in the youth Police Athletic League. He enjoys engaging with students and parents to provide them with tools and resources to make good choices and stay safe. Officer E uses his training and experience as a police officer, husband, and father of two boys to relate to the challenges parents face each day in an ever-changing world on optics such as bullying, drugs and alcohol, and technology and social media.
About today’s host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC. He hosts The Authority Podcast, on which he interviews leading authors from the education world and beyond to draw out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success. Listen here:
https://authoritypodcast.net
Ross is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter
@RossBRomano and
LinkedIn
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