Stevenson Ranch Elementary School will host “Tigerman” — a non-violent superhero — to empower all children to be healthy, seek non-violent means of conflict resolution and to provide support and guidance to victims of violent crimes.

The interactive educational program for Pre-K to 5th grade is expected to teach the importance of anti-bullying, conflict resolution, respect for self, others and the environment through music, dance, role playing and relaxation techniques.

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Mark A. Ciarlante, also known as Tigerman, is a professional conflict resolution educator, musician, entertainer and camp director, as well as a certified yoga, tai chi and Pilates instructor.

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As a child, Ciarlante was teased and beaten up because he liked to dance and perform, so he created Tigerman to manage his anger while resisting the urge to use violence and fight back, according to Ciarlante.

In June 2000, he formed the Tigerman Campaign, a 501 (c) (3)  non-profit organization for bully prevention.

His efforts have reached over one million children nationwide, performing over 100 shows a year at schools and community events, according to the campaign’s website.

The Tigerman Campaign continues to grow and now consists of 15 more subjects such as Eat Healthy and Exercise, Reading is Educational, Recycling, Animal Safety, etc.

Ciarlante will be performing and releasing a new costume at Stevenson Ranch Elementary School on 25820 Carroll Ln. in Newhall on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

His show will reach about 800 children during two shows at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

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