‘Eradicate Hate’

Eradicate Hate Global Summit

Seneca Valley (SV) teachers and administrators attended the Eradicate Hate Global Summit at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. This event is the most comprehensive anti-hate conference in the world. It unites experts and leaders from around the globe who are dedicated to eradicating all forms of hate-fueled violence. The purpose of the Summit is to provide a unique, multidisciplinary forum to share ideas and build working relationships to drive the development and deployment of effective approaches to reduce hate-fueled violence.

Mr. Ashley Porter, supervisor of equity and Title IX coordinator, attended the event, along with Ms. Carrissa Miller and Ms. Catherine Smolter, learning support teachers from the senior high school; Ms. Michele Russo, English teacher at the intermediate high school; teachers from Ryan Gloyer Middle School Ms. Skylar Meier, health and physical education, Mr. Gregory Smolinski, gifted support and Mr. John Roman, math; Ms. Jessica Scerbo, ELS teacher at Rowan Elementary School; and Ms. Melissa Bonicky and Ms. Nicole Moorman, guidance counselors from Ehrman Crest.

This event was very impactful for our SV faculty, and it brought together leaders from government, academia, journalism, business and the nonprofit sector. The three days consisted of international keynote speakers, panelists and a variety of break-out sessions.

“The prominent theme that emerged from the conference, and my biggest takeaway, was the human need for connection and belonging,” said Ms. Bonicky. “The Summit provided a forum for members of various sectors to examine root causes of hate and acts of violence from a multidisciplinary lens — not only to shine light on the problem but to network together to forge solutions responsive to individual and group needs in our everchanging world.”

“I am so lucky to be a part of the Seneca Valley family and our schoolwide dedication to be kind,” added Mr. Roman. “I was in a room with amazing individuals who’ve presented information at the United Nations, and it was eye opening to listen to people who are so passionate about ending hate.”