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Favorite band or type of music:It really depends on my mood. Sometimes it’s the Spice Girls. Sometimes it’s MGMT. A lot of times it’s MGMT.
Favorite season:Fall. All the cool stuff, like Halloween, happens in the fall.
Three items could I not live without:A laptop, a sketchbook, and my closet (with all my clothes in it)
Personal motto or favorite quote:“Cellar door”
Real-life heroes:Anyone with a story, or who has made an effort to bring an element of beauty into their life. The two usually accompany each other.
Most important qualities in friendsOpenness. They have to be willing to go along with my crazy ideas!

About Me

I guess you could say I’m a wanna-be know it all. Intellectual exploration has always been very important to me and, since I’m also a very kinesthetic person, I tend to sort of live by whatever ideas I’m juggling currently. For this reason (I think), I have almost always been obsessed with using fashion as a way of exploring an outlook on the world. So, when you see me wearing something that’s a little “out there”, know that I’m not crazy—just really, really, deep.

Why I advocate for online safety.

I used to think online safety was just another one of those things that adults talk about all the time, but which wasn't really important. But when I looked a little closer, I realized just how much these issues can affect people who aren’t prepared to deal with them. That’s my goal: to make public awareness about online risks so widespread that teens and parents are as familiar with them as they are with ketchup on a French fry.

Q & A

  • What types of things do you like to do to take a break and step away from the computer?
  • Read, listen/dance to music, go places with friends and/or walk my dog.
  • What would you like to tell or teach your parents about the Internet?
  • Once teens have learned about Internet safety, it’s HEALTHY for them to interact online. By restricting and monitoring Internet access, parents communicate a lack of trust in their children’s judgment, which can only undermine kids’ self-confidence.
  • How can you help younger siblings or kids be safer online?
  • By talking with them about online safety BEFORE they start using a computer. The more they hear it now, the more prepared younger kids will be when they do start going online.

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I advocate for online safety to help spread the word about the dangers of the Internet and what everyone can do to be safe and still have fun."

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That’s my goal: to make public awareness about online risks so widespread that teens and parents are as familiar with them as they are with ketchup on a French fry."

Meet Kelley ›››