About ROPES...

Why Is Prevention Important?

Youth substance abuse is linked to many negative school outcomes for students such as:

• School absenteeism

• Academic difficulties

• Lack of motivation

• Interpersonal violence

• Death and injury caused by accident

• Addiction

Our Staff

JoLynn Tappe - Prevention Coordinator

JoLynn has been with ROPES for six years.  JoLynn came to ROPES after having been a teacher, both in high school and college settings, for 18 years.  Her experience has helped in many aspects of the job, from organizing to understanding student and teacher perspectives.  JoLynn received a bachelor of science degree in Business and Economics with a Secondary Education teaching certificate from Culver-Stockton College.  JoLynn is a member of the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA).

Adrianne Fisch - Prevention Specialist

Adrianne has been with ROPES since November 2007.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah.  Prior to graduating Adrianne completed an internship at the office of the Utah Attorney General where she worked on a domestic violence program called Cut It Out and an underage drinking prevention campaign called Parents Empowered.