Credit: BTSD
In a move to combat bullying and foster a positive environment in schools, the Bristol Township School District has appointed three anti-bullying/school climate specialists.
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On Monday evening, the Bristol Township School Board approved the addition of three specialists, whose salaries will be funded by grant money.
These specialists will spearhead initiatives to prevent bullying and foster positive relationships among the district’s elementary students, officials said.
“The main role of the Anti-Bullying/School Culture Specialists is to lead the investigation of incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying in each school; and to act as the primary school staff member responsible for preventing, identifying, and addressing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying in the school,” a statement from the district said.
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“They are also responsible for coordinating and strengthening the school’s policies to prevent, identify, and address harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, and help establish a positive school culture,” the district added.
Like in many school districts, Bristol Township parents have complained about bullying in schools over the years.
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Superintendent Michael Nitti expressed his enthusiasm about the new role and those filling the positions.
“We are excited to welcome Victoria, Steve and Amanda to these new roles, and look forward to them doing great work with our students,” Nitti said.
Victoria Livolsi, previously a fourth grade teacher at Mill Creek Elementary School in Levittown, is now the anti-bullying/school climate specialist at the school.
Credit: BTSD
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District officials said Livolsi, an employee since 2014, is recognized for her expertise in school culture and climate initiatives. She has a bachelor’s degree in Crime, Law and Justice from Penn State and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Neumann University. Additionally, she is SAP (Student Assistant Program) certified via the Council of Southeast Pennsylvania.
Keystone Elementary School welcomes Steve Pierce to the new role. Previously, he was a technology teacher at Neil A. Armstrong Middle School.
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In his last job, Pierce played an active role in the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program. His academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Gwynedd Mercy University.
At Brookwood Elementary, Amanda Guida takes on the new role. Before this appointment, she had been a World Language/Literacy teacher at Harry S. Truman High School since 2008.
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At the township’s high school, she was pivotal to the school’s Student Supports and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions initiatives. Guida earned her bachelor’s degree from Rosemont College and a master’s degree from Cabrini University, according to the district.
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