Competence Builds Confidence: Fostering Independence in Elementary Students
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Suzannah Cordas, Columbia County School District/Riverside Elementary School
Empowering Educators: Practical Approaches for Staff Mental Health.
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Ana Hernandez, Westside High School
Michael Horton, Westside High School
Jade Heard, Westside High School
High School Counselors Navigating Dual Enrollment Accelerated Career Diploma to Enhance Student Success
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Betsy Alpert, Walton High School (Cobb County School District)
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Programs: Combining Academics, Social Interaction and Career Development
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Post-secondary /Admissions
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Neil Duchac, Kennesaw State University
Jill Minor, Wright State University
Mindfulness practices for emotion regulation in Title 1 elementary
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Morgan Kiper Riechel, Mercer University
Newcomers Session
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Presenters
School Counselor Supervision Matters! Best Practice Strategies for Effective School Counseling Supervision
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Lee Grimes, Grand Canyon University
Teddi Cunningham, Valdosta State University
Laura Cohen, Grand Canyon University
Using a Data Dashboard to Impact Student Achievement
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Julie Floyd, Gwinnett County Public Schools/Gwinnett Online Campus
Rachel Capaldi, Gwinnett County Public Schools/Gwinnett Online Campus
Clearing the Air: Initiative for Vaping Prevention
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Jessica DeBarry, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Counselor Strong from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, Creating impactful School Counseling programs that bridge two schools together to support ALL students
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Nathan Shope, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Jones Middle School
Laura Spencer, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Ivy Creek Elementary
Lauren Butler, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Ivy Creek Elementary
Ashley White, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Jones Middle School
Shena Manning, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Jones Middle School
Tiara Banton, Gwinnett County Schools/Jones Middle School
Give 'em Props
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Mandy Mooney, Cobb County School District
Keeva Hollinhead, Cobb Horizon HIgh School
Leveraging a Comprehensive School Counseling Program That Matters
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Demetria Williams, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Heather Alvira, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kimberly Geer, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Mental Health: The first line of defense
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Tracy Clements, GoGuardian
Reset, Recharge, Refresh: Creating an Effective Calming Space in High School
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Emma Shelnutt, East Coweta High School
Tapping into the Social and Emotional Learning of students to improve the Graduation Rate: Best Practices to increase Graduation Rate at the Secondary Level from the Principal’s Perspective.
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Christopher Martin, Gwinnett County Public Schools-Lanier HS
The 26th annual Book-A-Holics Anonymous: Using Children's Literature for Social, Emotional, and Academic Education
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Nancy Jones, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Coping Strategies for Students
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Teshia Dula, GCPS and GCU
University System of Georgia Resources and Updates 2024
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Sarah Wenham, University System of Georgia
Change the Anxiety Conversation: School Counselor-Teacher Collaboration in the Classroom Setting
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Cindy Murphy, Grand Canyon University and Private Practice
LeAnne Hale, Oconee County School System
Community vs Restorative Circles- Open and Resilient Classrooms
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Dionna Polite, Fayette County Board of Education
Cultivating a Pipeline of Talent: Creating Generational Change through the Accelerated Career Diploma
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Ashley Cosby, Fulton County School System
Jason Stamper, Fulton County Schools
Cassandra James, Fulton County Schools
Tarrie Traylor, Fulton County Schools
Michelle Dance, Fulton County Schools
Ndiya Onuoha, Fulton County Schools
Dive into Data: Tools to Support Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Shanna Mitchell-Jones, Henry County Schools/Unity Grove Elementary School
Premlata Miller, Henry County Schools/New Hope Elementary School
Ciara Miller, Henry County Schools/Woodland Elementary School
Bridget Kelsey, Henry County Schools/Woodland & Flippen Elementary School
Facts of Fentanyl-Know the dangers!
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Carolyn McDermott, Fayette County School System
One Hour Career Day
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Amy Crapo, Gwinnett County Public Schools
April West, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Shelby Gonzalez, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Play Matters to All Students: Counseling Lessons that Utilize Play
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Ruth Bowen, Summit Hill Elementary School/Fulton County Schools
Amanda Futo, Wynnbrook Christian School
Promote Your School Counseling Program
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Fabion Vicks, Henry County Schools and Dutchtown Middle School
Small Groups Matter: Stress Busters
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Barbara Truluck, Cobb County School District
Supporting Neurodivergent Students
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Kyri Harris, The Howard School
Are You Ready to RAMP?
Presenters
Attendance Incentives that Matter!
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Myriam Seoane, Fulton County Schools
Bridging the Gap: Educating Middle School Students About HBCU’s
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Amiaya Smart, Georgia State University
Cultivating a Sense of Belonging through Student Leadership
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Ashleigh Mansfield, Bibb County School District
Pheoneshia Burke, Bibb County School District
Data to Show Your Impact
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Ashleigh Dimpflmaier, School Counselor/Saddle Ridge Elementary Middle School/Walker County Schools
Eight Encouraging Es for Effective School Counseling
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
John Nwosu, Think D.I.F., LLC
Engaging Elementary Classroom Lessons
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Dr. Meitra L. Perry, Paulding County School District/Nebo Elementary School
High School Worksetting (2 - 3:30 pm)
Presenters
Newcomers Matter: Best Practices for Counseling Immigrant Students
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Amari BenLevi, University of Georgia/Dekalb County/Cross Keys High School
Stefanie McDougald, University of Georgia
Reagan Washington, University of Georgia
School Counselors Working with Traumatized Students in Elementary Grades
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Cheryl Haynes, Catoosa County Schools
7th Annual Fresh Ideas for School Counselors
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Jennifer Diaz, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Virginia Wages, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Merrill Baxley, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Laura Spencer, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kimberly McLeod, Forsyth County Public Schools
Lauren Butler, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Engaging Adolescent Boys: Navigating Challenges Teenage Boys Face and Providing Counseling That Matters
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Sheila Crossley, Benedictine Military School
Ethics in the Rural Setting Matter! School Counselor Considerations for Ethical Practice in Rural Communities
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Lee Grimes, Grand Canyon Univerity
Katrina Steele, Thomas University
Good Grief! (Charlie Brown): How to Build a Skillset to Best Support Students Who Are Experiencing Loss.
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Nicole Spencer, Cherokee County School District
How Can School Counselors support students with cancer, and students who have parents or siblings with cancer.
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Tierney Langdon, Bay Creek Middle School/GCPS
Tristan Carden, Bay Creek Middle School
Gakobe Milton, South Gwinnett HS/ GCPS
Instructional Design 101 for School Counselors
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Christina Cotsakis Cordón, Cedar Shoals High School
Leonetta Petriccione, Winder Barrow High School
Options Matter! Finding Your Path to Post-Secondary Success
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Post-secondary /Admissions
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Amy Short, Forsyth County Public School System
Lennox Geiger, Forsyth County Schools;
LaSean Price, Georgia Institute of Technology
School counselors seeking licensure as professional counselors.
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Ruth Scott, Coweta County School System
The Voice: Using Student Data to Transform School Climate and Culture
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
John Nwosu, Think D.I.F., LLC/Cobb County School District (CCSD)
Toni Dickerson, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Using Art and Play Therapy Techniques to Help Students Process Trauma
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Matthew Tilley, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System / Building Bridges Academy Middle School
Addiction-Proofing Our Students in an Addictive World
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Kriya Lendzion, Buncombe County, NC
Aware & Autonomous: Integrating Mindfulness & Solution Focused Brief Counseling
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Richard Cleveland, Georgia Southern University
Building Equitable Practices in a K-12 College & Career Readiness System
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Ebony Payno, Succeed with DRIVE and Hatching Results
Melissa Lafayette, Hatching Results
Care through Chaos: Navigating Complex Collective Trauma
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Monica Quinones, Cedar Shoals High School
Ericka Wade, Cedar Shoals High School
Kizzy Wingfield, Cedar Shoals High School
Emaleigh Fleeman, Jackson County High School
Christina Cotsakis Cordón, Cedar Shoals High School
Comprehensive School Counseling that Matters: Your Road Trip to Student Success
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Patty DaSilva, Cobb County School District- Student Assistance programs
Barbara Truluck, Cobb County School District
Brandy Brady, Cobb County School District
Elizabeth Hatcher, Cobb County School District
Door Dash: Fresh Counseling Ideas to Feed your Program
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Rachael Fogleman, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Jennifer Collins, Riverside Elementary School
Minh Chiavone, Roberts Elementary
Elementary Skills Building Core Counseling Lessons
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Nicole Moody, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Success Through Career and Technical Education: Are We Doing Enough?
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Chauntice Corbin, Gwinnett County Public Schools Norcross
Cedric Cooks, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Professionalism in School Counseling Supervision
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Summer Perry, Columbus State University
We’ve Got Your Six: Creating Positive School Environments for Military-Connected Students
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)