TUPE has adopted a mission of developing the next generation of tobacco-free advocates and is committed to implementing strategies that provide our young people with opportunities to experiences first-hand the role of envisioning and creating schools and communities free from tobacco use and the harms caused by tobacco.
The primary role of our Peer Educators is to provide tobacco-prevention information, resources, and support to their peers, as well as inspire all members of the school community by modeling healthy choices and leadership.
Peer Educators at Forest Charter 
Nevada Union HS Atheletes Committed student, Lyman Gilmore Site Coordinator Missy Bill and TUPE Coordinator Marlene Mahurin 
Teams of 5 or more students from every middle school, high school, and non-traditional (continuation) school are trained as TUPE Peer Educators each year. These students deliver anti-tobacco messages at their school through classroom presentations and school-wide events.
Schools have the option of creating Club Live or Friday Night Live Chapters, with the support of Nevada County Public Health or independent Peer Education groups.