"Joe Showker is an excellent teacher and his enthusiasm and energy for his work are admirable. Joe's work with the Web Wise Kids educational program is a shining example of his dedication to education and protecting our children from online predators. Being aware of the dangers of the Internet and talking to children about those dangers is the best way to prevent online predators from exploiting them. Joe continues to engage parents, teachers and children throughout the Commonwealth and with every presentation he is helping to protect more and more children," said Rep. Bob Goodlatte.
WWK is actively participating in Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales last May. Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing the abuse and exploitation of kids through the Internet. WWK continues to work with the Office of Justice Programs to provide extensive online educational resources for teachers, parents and children about the dangers of the Internet and how to protect young Internet users. To find out more about Web Wise Kids online resources, visit: http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org.
"Joe Showker is arming Virginia children and teens and those who care for them with the knowledge and tools needed to better detect and deter online solicitation. I applaud his efforts and look forward to continuing to work with him to make sure children can safely access the Internet," said Rep. Goodlatte.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte presents Montevideo Middle School Instructional Technology Resource Teacher Joe Showker with a Children's Champion Award for his work with the Web Wise Kids (WWK) program. Through Showker's presentations, thousands of Virginia parents, teachers, and children have learned strategies for safe Internet use at home and in the classroom.
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