For Teachers

What does Signal Hill offer to schools, universities and other institutes of learning? Academic excellence in research and content; our presentations are compelling, intellectually honest and fascinating for the student eager to understand some of life's most difficult issues.

We offer presentations to both the Social Science Departments and to the Health & Career Education Departments. That means that we go into Law, Family Management, Social Justice, Religion, Career & Personal Planning and Civic Studies classes to present a wide array of life issues.

Signal Hill believes that education on these issues is vitally important. We believe that when people are given all of the information on a particular issue of ethical concern that they will rarely make choices in their own lives that will result in harm done individually or to others.

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Presentation Topics

Abortion

We present the abortion issue with sensitivity and tact. Students will be exposed to fascinating visuals of life in the womb. The legal situation and the language of "rights" as it pertains to this issue will be discussed. Arguments for and against abortion rights will be given in a manner that is intelligent, compassionate and easy to understand. They will give the student a fair opportunity to understand a particular perspective on a greatly debated issue in our society.

Stem Cell Research

This presentation will examine the human reproductive technologies. These seemingly complex issues are governed by simple, clear principles that students can learn and apply to many other ethical situations. Questions like "what is InVitro Fertilization?", "what is the difference between Embryonic Stem Cell Research and Adult Stem Cell Research?", "can humans be cloned?" will be asked and answered in a way that will lead students through the ins and outs of these composite issues.

Do I Have a "Right to Die"?

Is there a "Right to Die"? What happens to the elderly and disabled when a society allows "mercy killing"? Is taking a patient off a life support system a form of euthanasia? What does the law have to say about this issue and why? These are just a few of the points that will be covered in this talk on a subject that is full of difficult questions about society's response to those who suffer.

Society and Sexuality

This presentation will discuss one of life's most challenging issues, human sexuality. Using only government statistics and peer reviewed studies from reputable medical journals, students will be presented with the facts about sexually transmitted diseases, teen sex and mental health, teen pregnancy and condom use. Abstinence before marriage and fidelity in marriage will be discussed in a way that is non-judgemental, as a perspective that ought to be considered for the student's future life and health.

Meet Our Director

Ms. Hudson has spent over a decade educating young people in the life issues. She is a young, dynamic speaker with a wealth of knowledge in the life issues having given well over 1,200 presentations throughout the Province of Ontario and in many regions across Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College in California, a graduate business diploma from Capilano University in North Vancouver and is currently studying bioethics through the University of Toronto.

Ms. Hudson was the former Executive Director of the Right to Life Association of Toronto and is now the Director of Education and Outreach for Signal Hill.

What teachers are saying

"The topic of abortion and related issues discussed are relevant and important for young adolescents to gain awareness. Having this presentation in all schools should be considered a high priority." -teacher at Marshall McLuhan Secondary

"Thank you for engaging the students in an open and fair discussion on a topic of great interest." - teacher at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute

"[Speaker's] presentations were superb, and clarity was exceptional" - teacher at St. Therese of Liseaux Secondary School

"Discussions are on-going on this topic for some time (weeks, sometimes) after presentations" - teacher at St. Therese of Liseux

"Very personable, approachable, on top of her game; good voice quality, good class control; flexible re. subject; versatile range of issues" - teacher at St. Joe's Morrow Park Secondary School

"Natalie Hudson is the most appealing speaker that I have heard within the past 18 years." - Douglas McManaman, teacher at Fr. McGivney Catholic Secondary School and past President of the Canadian Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.

"I think you are the best speaker I have ever heard for teenagers. You were so logical, concise, convincing, intelligent...!!! Please come again to our school." - Parent of a student at Crestwood Secondary School.

Meeting your needs

Classroom Presentations are offered throughout the academic year. Presentations usually last the duration of the class and they can be tailored to meet the needs of your students or your particular group. For example, our Abortion presentation can be modified and presented to Grade 10 students as well as to university students. To discuss other presentation possibilities, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie.

Classroom presentations must be booked at least two weeks in advance.

The cost of presentations is $100.00 for one session or $250.00 for a full day. Please note there is a maximum of three presentations per day, unless otherwise discussed. Payment can be made by cheque or credit card.

The cost will cover transportation to and from the school, all hand outs and other materials included in the presentation.

To book your presentations please contact us at 1-877-7SIGNAL or send an e-mail to Natalie Hudson.