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Idaho First Lady Lori Otter Receives 2008 Internet Keep Safe Award



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Jul 14, 2008, News Report

The Internet Keep Safe Coalition, a national non-profit organization committed to helping kids have a safe and healthy experience with connected technology, and Qwest, recently recognized First Lady Lori Otter with the Internet Keep Safe Award for her efforts to keep Idaho children safe online. Jacalyn Leavitt, iKeepSafe founder and former first lady of Utah, presented the award to Otter at a Qwest children's program.

"I'm truly honored to be part of the iKeepSafe program," Otter said. "As an educator, I understand that while the Internet is a wonderful learning tool it also poses some serious risks to our impressionable and vulnerable young people. As Idaho's First Lady, I have a rare opportunity to help families reduce that risk and keep our children out of harm's way."

The Faux Paw Internet safety program was created specifically for elementary school children and follows the adventures of Faux Paw the Techno Cat, a curious, Web-surfing cat who teaches kids how to keep safe online. A national award was given for the animated DVD that is included with every book. The Faux Paw Internet safety educational curriculum is available free and was created in partnership with Penn State's Dept. of Education and a global team of educators.

Otter has spoken to numerous schoolchildren discussing the many benefits of technology while also encouraging them to understand how to protect themselves against potential risks.

"The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is proud to honor the efforts of Otter who is dedicated to encouraging the youth of Idaho to have safer, healthier habits on the Internet and addressing issues such as cyber-bullying, cyber-ethics and finding balance in their digital lives," said Jacalyn Leavitt, founder of the Coalition.


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