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

November 1–3, 2023

Augusta, 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
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