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Counseling that Matters (GSCA 2024 Annual Conference)

November 6–8, 2024

Savannah, Georgia

Clearing the Air: Initiative for Vaping Prevention

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Harborside East
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Scarbrough 1
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Verelst
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Plimsoll
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Scarbrough 3
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Scarbrough 2
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.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Sloane
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Harborside West
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Percival & Vernon (Combined Rooms)
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

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EST add to calendar
Scarbrough 4 & 5 (Combined Rooms)
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
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