Rodney Poole

Empowering teens to make healthy choices!!

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Rodney captivates audiences with his honest, interactive approach to substance abuse prevention, transforming a difficult topic into an engaging learning experience. He weaves personal addiction stories with practical strategies, creating a judgment-free space where participants feel both enlightened and empowered. His "fun" and "relatable" presentations equip students with unexpected insights about drug and alcohol dangers, while his genuine care inspires them to make smarter choices and support peers facing similar challenges.

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Participants gained a profound understanding of the dangers and long-term consequences associated with drug and alcohol use.
Participants developed practical strategies for resisting peer pressure and making informed decisions about substance use.
Participants felt empowered to help friends and peers struggling with addiction, equipped with knowledge of resources and support systems.
Participants experienced a shift in perspective, recognizing the importance of delaying or abstaining from substance use to protect brain development and future opportunities.

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Rodney's Bio

Rodney Poole is an internationally known substance misuse prevention educator with fifteen years of experience and thirty one years of continuous sobriety. He has provided drug prevention education to some of the top schools in America, Dubai, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Mumbai, and Nairobi. He is a Shaw University graduate with a degree in psychology and a former collegiate track and field athlete. He is a former middle school special education teacher, and middle school track and field coach. Rodney is a devoted and loving husband, a fitness enthusiast and enjoys teaching, traveling with his wife and experiencing the many cultures of the world. Rodney is extremely passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and their families.

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Rodney Offers the Following Talks

Drug Prevention Education That Students Appreciate

Key Outcomes

Undersatnding many of the risks associated with underage drug use
The delicate balance and major vulnerability of the developing brain
The actual data that suggests that the majority of teens are not using substances
Dealing with pressure from peers, social media and advertisements