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Making a Difference in the Lives of Students (GSCA 2023 Annual Conference)

November 1–3, 2023

Augusta, Georgia

Change the Anxiety Conversation

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

LeAnne Hale, Oconee County Schools
Cindy Murphy, University of Georgia and Private Practice

Changes to the FAFSA are impacting things beyond the financial aid office: are you ready?

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Kelly Savoie, Sallie Mae
Mendi Morrow, Georgia Student Finance Commission
Christy Conley, Oconee School / North Oconee High School
Debbie Turner, Augusta University

Community Gatherings Through a Restorative Lens

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Maegan Mellick, Atlanta Public Schools

Making a Difference by Creating a Comprehensive Guide and Lesson Bank

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Melisa Marsh, Cobb County School District
Patty DaSilva, Cobb County School District
Barbara Truluck, Cobb County School District
Lindsay Lamphere, Cobb County School District

N.B.A. Not Being Absent school wide and targeted attendance program

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Nicole Moody Johnston, Sycamore Elementary School

Navigating Power Dynamics in Student Advocacy: Empowering Students

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Cedric Cooks, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Somebody Save My Starfish!!!

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Dianne Acuña Andree, Retired!!!

Student Well-being Intervention: The Best Thing I have Done

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Ken Jackson, Decatur HS/UGA

The Georgia Apex Program: A Collaborative, Strength-Based Model for School-Based Mental Health

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Lauren Stites, Georgia Health Policy Center
Annelise Gilmer-Hughes, Georgia Health Policy Center
Sally Shin, Georgia Health Policy Center
Layla Fitzgerald, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

The Powerful Impact of School Wide Counseling Activities

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Genvieve Stephenson, Rock Island Elementary school/ Broward County Public Schools

Where Do I Begin? The Journey to RAMP Begins with Implementing a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Gail M Smith, Retired

Addressing Trauma Among K-12 Students: Strategies from a Social Justice Framework

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Tylon Crook, Sacred Heart University

BigFuture Scholarships: Expanding Opportunities for All

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Aurelia Moss, Retired School Counselor
Francene Breakfield, Rockdale County High School

Counselor & Administrator Collaboration

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

School Administrator

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Alan Daws, Paulding County School District
Amanda Summers, Paulding County School District

Counselors Making a Difference as Agents of Change

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Teshia Dula, GCPS and Grand Canyon University

Dear HBCU: Creating Opportunities for First-Generation Low-Income Students to attend HBCUs

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Christina Brantley, Clark Atlanta University

Easing the transition of students with disabilities into college

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Dr. Katrina Steele, Thomas University - Disability Services

Easy DBT: Building Resilience and Emotional Regulation in Students

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Marie Papini, Marietta High School

Harnessing the Power of Student Voice

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Laura Ross, Five Forks Middle School/ GCPS

How to Build a Suicide Safer School & Local Community

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Kimberly Jones, City Schools of Decatur
JD Dreiling, City Schools of Decatur

Show Me the Money: Fundraising for your Counseling Budget

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Charlemagne Stallings, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Sketch Notes: Rewriting the Way School Counselors Help Students Academically

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe H
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Beth Ruff, Powder Springs Elementary School and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)

Tips/Tricks for Running a Smooth and Effective Classroom Lesson

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe E
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Cheryl Zettler, Retired Educator

University System of Georgia Resources and Updates 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Sarah Wenham, University System of Georgia

6th Annual: Fresh Ideas for Elementary Counselors That Keep Students (And Counselors) Excited!

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Ginny Wages, GCPS
Robin Zorn, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Merrill Baxley, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Lauren Butler, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Laura Spencer, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Michele Brown, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Addressing Disproportionality of African Americans in Special Education

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe H
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Tiffany Dorsey, Fulton County Schools

Breaking the Silence: Advocating for Accessible Mental Health Services.

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Jessica DeBarry, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)

Creating an Advisement Program for Immigrant Students

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Monica Quinones, Clarke County School District
Christina Cotsakis Cordón, Clarke County School District

Drum Circles for ALL!

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Estes B
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Margaret Burgess-Wright, Marietta City Schools

Georgia Degrees Pay: USG’s One-Stop Website for College Affordability and Value

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Sarah Wenham, University System of Georgia

Healing Brushes

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Cheryl Chew-Render, Pointe South Middle School, Clayton County Public Schools

How to Make a Difference with Stories, Games, and Coloring

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Teshia Dula, GCPS and Grand Canyon University

I Will Survive: Managing Work, Life, and Graduate Education

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Lamar A
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Ashley Cosby, The University of Georgia and Fulton County School System
As Pharaoh, The University of Georgia and Clarke County School District

Is a Doctoral Degree for Me?

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Erin Mason, Georgia State University
Chon Hester, Henry County Schools
Mirna Wynn, Hillgrove High School
Bobby Gueh Gueh, Georgia State University

LGBTQ+ Empowerment Intervention

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Denise Hawkins, University of Georgia

Promoting S.M.A.R.T. Behaviors

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Albrina Burger, Cartersville City, James Madison University

Starting from Scratch: Setting Up for Success

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

Maegan Mellick, Atlanta Public Schools

The Contemporary and The Classic: Perspectives on Making a Difference in the Lives of Students from a Brand New School Counselor and a Veteran School Counselor

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Tina Neese, Centennial Arts Academy
Sydney Neese, Jackson County School System

The Room Where it Happened: Creatively Advocating for Your School Counseling Program

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe E
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Beth Ruff, Powder Springs Elementary School and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
LaShawn Thomas, Powder Springs Elementary School

2024-25 Simplified FAFSA

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Brenda Vaughn, Georgia Student Finance Commission

A Comprehensive Understanding the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and Career Exploration Program

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe H
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Shantelle James, US Army

A Starfish Approach to Advocacy: Making a Difference in the Lives of Students

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Gail M Smith, Gailcounselor.Smith, School Counseling Consultant

Engage Your Students: How to Use Collaborative Instructional Strategies that Spark Learning and Fun

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Estes B
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Dawn Mann, New Dawn Training Solutions
Maegan Mellick, Atlanta Public Schools

Exploring the Effectiveness of Play Therapy

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Lavette Oldham, Dekalb County School District

Hold Up! Wait a Minute! This Community Mental Health Counselor is Taking Over My Job!

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Asiha Dollar, Rockdale County Public Schools

Increasing Racial Equity in Advanced Courses: Vertical Alignment for Success

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Vivian Hubby, Sandy Springs Charter Middle School
James Hulett, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA), Fulton County Schools
Iveth Ceniceros, Georgia School Counselor Association/Fulton County Schools
Madison Walsh, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)/Fulton County Schools/Riverwood International Charter School

Middle Level Students and Self-Injury: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Interventions

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe E
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Intermediate Counselors (5-10 years)

Presenters

Alexandra Pajak, University of South Carolina

Restorative Practices Changes Lives

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Beth Parker, Cobb County School District, Big Shanty Intermediate School

Ruling Our Experiences

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

Gabrielle Brundidge, Savannah-Chatham County Public School system

SCUTA Tips and Tricks for GSCA Counselors

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Fabion Vicks, Henry County Schools and Dutchtown Middle School

School Counselors as LPCs: A Win/Win Scenario

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

Nearing Retirement/Retired

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Cindy Murphy, University of GA and Private Practice

Small Groups with a side of STE(A)M

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Intermediate Counselors (5-10 years)

Presenters

Jennifer Wilson, Atlanta Public Schools

The real scoop on paying for college. Students' and families' expectations versus reality

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar A
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Kelly Savoie, Sallie Mae

Unlearning Early Messages of Bias

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

Erin Beacham, ACT Consulting

Academic Readiness: Small Group Unit Lessons

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

John Creger, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Advocating for Children in Foster Care: Exclusionary Discipline and Trauma Impact Rule

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Caren Cloud, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Morgan Bridgman, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Franklin, Georgia Department of Human Services

Better Together - Relationships Make a Difference

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe E
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Andrea Brewer, Valley Point Elementary School and Whitfield County School
Brittany Sewell, Whitfield County Schools/Valley Point Elementary School

Black Male School Counselors: An Endangered Species

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

School Administrator

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Jhamarcus A. Pharaoh, The University of Georgia and Clarke County School District

Calling All Stakeholders! --PK-5 Character Development and Leadership Skill-Building

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Jessica Durham, Karam's Little Leaders with Black Belt Bruce
Audra Karam, Karam's Little Leaders with Black Belt Bruce

Community Partnerships: Supporting College and Career Readiness

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Allison Spargo, Walden University
Edward Littrell, Augusta, USAREC

Everyday Restorative Practice in K-12 Education and Beyond

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Sam Cutler, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Food and Mood: Understanding the Gut/brain Connection

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Stacey Miller, Buford Elementary, Buford GA
Tamekia Bradshaw, Buford City Schools

Powerful Student Support Practices: A Systemic approach to connecting students to supports for success

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Erin Anderson-Williams, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)

Student Attendance: A Multitiered Approach

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Latesha Dixon, John R. Lewis Elementary School, Macon, GA
Nakeisha Ray, ASCA, ACA, GSCA, SACES, ACES and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
April Griffin, Union Elementary School, Macon, GA.

Supervision Bootcamp for Site Supervisors

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

George McMahon, University of Georgia
Erin Mason, Georgia State University

Technology Tools that Support!

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Shanna Mitchell-Jones, Henry County Schools
Ciara Miller, Henry County Schools

Using horticultural therapy to make a difference with students experiencing multiple risks and to promote emotional wellness

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar A
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Antoinette Hollis, SC State University
Crystal Giddings, Clark Atlanta University

Youth & Mental Health — Here’s What Young People Have to Say

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe H
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Maria Ramos, Voices for Georgia's Children
Rachel Alterman Wallack, VOX ATL

Analyze Use of Time to Impact Delivery of Tiered Interventions

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

Steve Zaharakis, SCUTA

Eagle Ambassadors: Making a Difference Through Student Leadership

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe H
Target Audience

Middle

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Tunisia Williams, Riverside Middle School

Grab Your Hard Hat! Rebuilding Students for Success through Self-Esteem Small Groups

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Denisha Brown, Dekalb County School District

PBIS and Counselors: Working Together to Promote Strong Supports for Students

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Andrea Moore, Forsyth County Schools- George Whitlow Elementary
Joanna Mann, Forsyth County Schools- George Whitlow Elementary
Elizabeth Thompson, Forsyth County Schools- George Whitlow Elementary

Parent Engagement Nights ~ Connecting your parents to student success!

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Torrye Isom, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Elizabeth Ceuninck, Ed.S, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Practical Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Anna Brachey, Chamblee High School/ Dekalb County
Lisandra Latorre , Chamblee High School/ Dekalb County

Promoting Equitable Post-Secondary Opportunities for Historically Marginalized Students through Advocacy

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

William Maloney, Gwinnett County Public Schools / CTAE Consulting & Counseling Corner, LLC.

Strategies for Supporting Undocumented Students transition into the Post-Secondary Environment

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

Secondary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Appropriate for All Counselors

Presenters

Tamika Hibbert, Hibbert Counseling and Educational Services
LaVerne Ware, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)

Strategies to Make a Difference in the Lives of Students Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Elementary

Select the Primary experience level your Proposal will benefit the most

Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

Teddi Cunningham, Valdosta State University
Katie Adams, Valdosta State University
Huzeyfe Cakmakci, Valdosta State University
Meagan Arrastia, Valdosta State University

Stress management in elementary school students- Supporting students in the classroom using a whole class instructional approach

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Lamar A
Target Audience

Elementary

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Presenters

DeAnn Simon, St. Mary's School

The Impact of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: Humble Beginnings

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Neil Duchac, Kennesaw State University

The Three Es! Enroll, Employ or Enlist!

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Timica Johnson, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
Monique Edwards, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
Marcia Teemer, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School

Access and Equity: Empowering Students of Color by Creating Pathways to College

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Lamar A
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Denise Hawkins, Grayson High School - GCPS/University of Georgia

College Admission Anxiety: Simplify, Demystify, & Manage

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe A
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

LeAnne Hale, Oconee County Schools
Cindy Murphy, University of Georgia and Private Practice

Doors Wide Open: The Efficacy of Open-Door Policy Counseling using Research-Based Methods

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Estes B
Target Audience

Elementary

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Presenters

KB Bell, Westside Atlanta Charter School

Forging Equitable Futures for Black Students with Disabilities

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe E
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Erin Kilpatrick, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Georgia’s Direct Admission Program: Helping High School Seniors Realize their Postsecondary Opportunities

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe F
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

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Presenters

Sarah Wenham, University System of Georgia
Andy Parsons, Georgia Student Finance Commission
Derek Dabrowiak, Technical College System of Georgia
Sheila McKeehan, Georgia Department of Education

Making a Difference in the Lives of Students using a Comprehensive District-Wide Approach to the Mental Health Needs of Students and Staff.

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Tracy Tuck, Cherokee County School District
Tara Quinn-Schuldt, Cherokee County School District
Christine Wernquist, Cherokee County School District

Meaningful, Affordable Professional Development: A Peer Supervision Model

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe B
Target Audience

Middle

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Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

H. George McMahon, University of Georgia
Kelly Ruda, Gwinnett County Public Schools, North Gwinnett High School
Eden Taylor, Virginia Heard Elementary School, SCCPSS
Tajah Pinkard, University of Georgia
Brittany Gantt, Gwinnett County Public School District

My Future Self

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe H
Target Audience

Elementary

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Presenters

Shanna Mitchell-Jones, Henry County Schools
Ciara Miller, Henry County Schools

Puppets and Crayons-- A Creative Approach to using Play Therapy in Schools

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Lamar B
Target Audience

Elementary

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Presenters

Ugonna Love, Wesley International Academy

Rural School Counselors and STEM Career Advising

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Estes A
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Lee Grimes, Thomas County Schools, Walden University
Meagan Arrastia-Chisholm, Valdosta State University
Serey Bright, McLeod Counseling and Professional Services

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Troubling Times

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Ken Jackson, Decatur HS/UGA

Thinking forward to high school graduation: Forward-thinking paths toward graduation within the Technical College System of Georgia

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Cumming
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Laure Edgar, TCSG
Joseph Echols, Technical College System of Georgia
Ben McCumber, Technical College System of Georgia

Trade Talks: Counselor Edition

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Walsh
Target Audience

Secondary

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Presenters

Laura Potts, Cobb County School District

Trauma Responsiveness: Advocating for Our Students and Staff

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Lamar C
Target Audience

Elementary

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Presenters

Rebecca Burkhart, Savannah Chatham County Public School System

Using Restorative Practices to Change Student Behavior

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Hamilton
Target Audience

Elementary

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Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

Presenters

Janelle Brooks, CJ Hicks Elementary

What Should I Do When A Tragedy Happens? Preparing for an Emergency Response to a Crisis.

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe G
Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

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Presenters

Demetria Williams, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Heather Alvira, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kimberly Geer, Gwinnett County Public Schools

The 25th Annual Book-A-Holics Anonymous: Using Children's Literature in Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM–1:00 AM EDT add to calendar
Olmstead B
Target Audience

Elementary

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Presenters

Nancy Jones, Wesleyan School

Worksetting Meeting - High School

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM–1:00 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe E

Presenters

Worksetting Meeting: Middle School

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM–1:00 AM EDT add to calendar
Oglethorpe D
Target Audience

Middle

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Presenters

Betsy Alpert, Walton High School
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