Pre-Conference Ethics - Extra Charge to Attend
Mulberry (100 seats)
Presenters
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School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)
Pre-Conference Mosaic of Voices - Extra Charge to Attend
Dogwood (50 seats)
Presenters
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Unlocking Educational and Career Opportunities through National Guard Service
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
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
Carol Pizza, Georgia Army National Guard
"Rising Together: Advancing Equity to Empower Every Student”
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
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
Lamar Edmonds, Regent Univeristy
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
Karen Rowland, Mercer University
DeeAnn Clarington, Pate's Creek Elementary, Henry County Schools
Being Part of the Machine: The rise of punitive discipline in schools, how it marginalizes students, and how we can advocate for them.
Pine (40 seats)
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
Advocacy
Presenters
Matthew Tilley, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools System
Being a Girl ROX !- Helping Girls Rule their Own Experiences
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Morgan McKinnon, The Globe Academy
Joycelyn Richards, Dalton Public Schools
Brainwashed: Cortisol, Conflict, and the Keys to Calm
Maple (250 seats)
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Steph Jensen, AccuTrain
Career Day Planning and Implementation for All Levels!
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Paul Bowie, Dekalb County School District
Target Audience
Elementary
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
Tanya Obaidullah, Woodward Academy
Enhancing Practice: Pathways to LPC Licensure for Georgia’s School Counselors
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
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
Tonja Simmons Lee, Bibb County Schools/Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia
Tracey Pace, Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia
Males to Men: Helping Young Males Take the Lead in Their Social-Emotional Journey
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
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
Baron Warren, Cuts & Coaching LLC
The Pivotal Role of School Counselors and Other Staff in School-Based Mental Health: Lessons Learned from the Georgia Apex Program
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
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
Natasha De Veauuse Brown, Georgia Health Policy Center, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Wellbeing
Layla Fitzgerald, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Urban Trauma; Turning Pain into Privilege
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
Advocacy
Presenters
India Trottie, Atlanta Public Schools
A Student-Led Approach to Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
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
Cammie Wolf Rice, CWC Alliance
Phylicia Hancle, CWC Alliance
Bridging the Mental Health Gap Between Professional School Counselors and Clinicians: Strategies for Implementing an Effective School Based Mental Health Program
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Tamika Hibbert, Hibbert Counseling and Educational Services
LaVerne Ware, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Dear Black Man, You Are In Danger
Mulberry (100 seats)
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
Jhamarcus A. Pharaoh, The University of Georgia & DeKalb County Schools
Amari BenLevi, The University of Georgia & DeKalb County Schools
Decoding the Resilient Brain: Unlocking Strategies for Supporting Students’ Emotional Wellbeing
Peach (40 seats)
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
Juanita Hosch-Martin, Newton County Schools
Tomeka Stringer, Newton County Schools
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
Chris Lefevre, ACT Education Corp.
Maximizing Community Partnerships for Student Wellness
Pine (40 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Amanda Summers, Paulding County School District
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
Rebecca Heacox, Mary Lin Elementary; Atlanta Public Schools
The 27th Annual Book-A-Holics Anonymous: Using Children's Literature for Social, Emotional, and Academic Education
Maple (250 seats)
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)
The Counselor's Gambit: Navigating the Generational Chessboard
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
Wendy Whedon, Griffin-Spalding County Schools/Crescent Elementary School
Tiffany Laberis, Griffin-Spalding County Schools/Moreland Elementary
Craig Whedon, Griffin-Spalding County Schools/Mainstay Academy
The Power of Self-Awareness: Helping Students Build Confidence, Connection, and Emotional Intelligence
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
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
Hattie Hunter, Integrated Leadership Systems, Monroe, GA
Boachie, Georgia State University
Using Connectedness Data to Foster Belonging Through Staff‑Student Engagement, Peer Leadership, and School‑Wide Programs
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
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
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Sara Kinsey, Forsyth County Schools and Piney Grove Middle School
What Comes Next....for your students
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Christopher Bryan, University of North Georgia
Attendance Intervention Through Wrap Around Services!
Mulberry (100 seats)
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
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Danielle Wilson, Baldwin Elementary
Jordan Wilksactions, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Nicole Wilson, Gwinnett County Public Schools
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
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Marcia Teemer, Dutchtown High School
Timica Parker, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
Monique Edwards Santiago, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
LaKeshia Ammons, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
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
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Logan Odom, Thomas County Schools
Cynthia Forde, Thomas County Middle School
Career Navigation in Georgia--New Tools for Workforce Readiness
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
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
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Scot Lingrell, University System of Georgia
Mark Peevy, Technical College System of Georgia
Escaping Vaping - A Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Program
Pine (40 seats)
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
Lauren Shamblin, Georgia Academy of Family Physicians and Georgia Healthy Family Alliance
Reading Between the Lines: Building Bridges Between Counselors and ELA Teachers
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Cayce Pope, Cobb County School District
Brandy Judkins, Cobb County School District, Daniell Middle School
S.I.E.P- Sparking Interest in Engineering Pathways
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Tiffany Hudson, Fulton County Schools
Alexcia Massey, Georgia School Counseling Association
Fredric Johnson , Fulton County Schools
TRANSforming Times: Supporting Resiliency in LGBTQ Students
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Advocacy
Presenters
Ken Jackson, Decatur HS/UGA
Tech-Savvy Counseling: Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Student Growth and Well-being
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Teshia Dula, GCPS and GCU
Together We Thrive: Building Bridges Between Schools and Communities
Maple (250 seats)
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
Shelby Gonzalez, Norcross Elementary
April Ed.S, Stripling Elementary
Amy Crapo, Gwinnett County
Reuben Gresham, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Target Audience
Middle
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
Nicholas Wozniak, SCCPSS
“Let’s Talk Middle School”
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Shaunta` Adams, Dekalb County School District
Jacqueline Eppes , DeKalb County School District
Latonya Pope , DeKalb County School District
Belonging in Action: Small Group Strategies for Empowering Middle School Girls through Positive Psychology
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
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
Josselyn Ayala, Regent University
Beyond the Language Barrier: Advocating for English Language Learners
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
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
Mirna Wynn, Atlanta Public Schoos, King Middle School
Bianca Garcia, Georgia State University, Graduate Student
Drum, Draw, Drama, & Dance 2.0: Integrate the Arts into Your School Counseling Program
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Beth Ruff, Powder Springs Elementary School and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Family Engagement with Spanish speaking and ESOL Families
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Cliff Johnson, Dekalb County School District - Snapfinger Elementary School
Inspiring College Ambitions: The APS-UGA Partnership Advantage
Peach (40 seats)
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
Maria Grovner, Atlanta Public Schools
Felicia Lewis, University of Georgia
Revealing the Unseen: Uplifting Students Who Are Experiencing Homelessness to be Seen, Supported, Successful
Mulberry (100 seats)
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
Nichole Robinson, One Degree Hire
Blanca Torres, One Degree Hire
Show, Don’t Just Tell: Simple Data Strategies to Promote Your School Counseling Program
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Betsy Alpert, Walton High School
Target Audience
Elementary
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Cortney Jones, Academy for Classical Education
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
Dianne Andree
Karen Griffith, University of Georgia
Transforming Education Equity Through Communication: The Historic Partnership Between Rockdale County School District and The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
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
Annise Mabry, The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation and Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative
When Counselors and Administrators Collaborate: A Roadmap to Student-Centered Success (Even in Discouraging Times)
Pine (40 seats)
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
Brittney Perry, Bibb County School District
Who Heals the Healer. Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Dr. Shae Jones, Dekalb County School District
“Blow The Whistle: Building College and Career Readiness in Middle School”
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Courtney Jordan, Henry County Schools
Cyntonia Carten, Henry County Schools
Charting the Course: Mentoring that Elevates!
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
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
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Shanna Mitchell-Jones, Henry County Schools
Premlata Miller, Henry County Schools
PaKisha Reynolds, Henry County Schools
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
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
Janelle Brooks, CJ Hicks Elementary
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
Jessica Evans, Monroe County Schools
Target Audience
Middle/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 Clines, University System of Georgia eCampus
Empowering Student Voices: Equity-Driven Counseling Practices That Transform School Experiences
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Advocacy
Presenters
Cedric Cooks, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Chauntice Corbin, Gwinnett County Public Schools Norcross
Equipping Educators with Effective Interventions for Students exhibiting Psychosis and other Mood Disorders
Maple (250 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Zoauntrist Oldham, Freedom Middle School and Dekalb County School District
Kea Watson, Freedom Middle School
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
Channelle Joseph Nwosu, Atlanta Public Schools
Options for Earning a High School Diploma within the Technical College System of Georgia
Mulberry (100 seats)
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
Lauren Echols, Technical College System of Georgia
Ruling Their Realm: Empowering Multilingual Learners through Strategic Support
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Torrye Isom, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Cary Settles, Gwinnett County Public School
David Lee, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Beata Lech, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Second Annual Door Dash: More Fresh Counseling Ideas to Feed Your Program
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
Rachael Fogleman, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Minh Chiavone, Roberts Elementary
Abigail Miller, Gwinnett County Public Schools
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
Laura Spencer, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kimberly Jones, ASSIST
A Year in the Life of a Senior Class Counselor: Guiding Students from August to May through Seminars, College Prep Events, and Family Engagement
Mulberry (100 seats)
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Heather Boyle, Hillgrove High School
BIG Ideas for Small Groups: Strategies for Effective Interventions
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Danette Jewell, Quaver
Beyond Words: Using Expressive Arts to Help Students Rule their Emotional Experiences
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Amari BenLevi, Cross Keys High School
Alisha Jordan, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Beyond the Classroom: Creative College & Career Activities for Elementary
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Katie Fields, Oconee County Schools
Cheryl Sewell, Oconee County Schools
College Advising: Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives in a Public High School Setting
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Cindy Murphy, Private Practice Counselor and University of Georgia
Christina Harrisactions, North Oconee High School
Creating Psychological Safety in Schools: Increasing Organizational Emotional Intelligence for Administrators, School Counselors, Teachers, and Staff
Maple (250 seats)
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
Carolina Ribeiro, North Cobb Christian School
Caroline Nickell, Cobb County School
Melissa Rone, North Cobb Christian School
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
Lane Pease, Kate's Club
How to be the adult youth deserve in their lives!
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Robyn Smith, Wellroot Family Services
Jenny Paveglio, Wellroot Family Services
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
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
Tiffany King, Fulton County Schools
Rule Your Study Game: Study Smart Small Group Intervention
Elm (50 seats)
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
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Barbara Truluck, Cobb County School District
Target Audience
School Administrator
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
Torri Jackson, Georgia Southern University
“From Surviving to Thriving: Empowering Students to Rule Their Path with Intentional Guidance and Bold Partnerships”
Oak (100 seats)
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
Kennard M Weever, Atlanta Technical College Preparatory Academy
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Robin Mitchell, Forsyth County Schools/Chestatee Elementary School
Lucy Murray, Forsyth County Schools/Chestatee Elementary School
Target Audience
All Levels
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
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Jeff Miller, Henry County School System
Courtney Bryan, Woodland Middle School
Matthew Taylor, Henry County Schools
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, Lindenwood University and GoGuardian
Breaking Barriers: Enriching the Professional Identity of Male School Counseling Students through Supervision
Grand Salon B (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
Advocacy
Presenters
Brent Henderson, College of William & Mary
Bobby Gueh, Georgia State University
Empowering Students with Emotional Intelligence: Tools for Building Resilience and Self-Advocacy
Magnolia BCD (Marriott) (140 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Teshia Dula, GCPS and GCU
Hear with your Heart: The Power of Play in Schools!
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
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
Kelly Owen, University of Georgia
Michelle Stevens, Kemp Elementary School
Ruddell, Ford Elementary School
Alicia Hayworth, Ford Elementary School
Helping Students Rule Dual Enrollment: Best Practices to Simplify the Process
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Kara Mills Pinckney, North Paulding High School and Paulding County School District
Target Audience
School Administrator
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
Andrew McGee, MACCAP CONSULTING
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Schools: Practical Strategies for School Counselors
Elm (50 seats)
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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Brandi Lewis, Savannah Chatham County Public School System
Tapping into the Social and Emotional Learning of Multilingual learners to improve student engagement and Graduation Rate
Dogwood (50 seats)
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
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Jennifer Diaz, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Christopher Martin, Gwinnett County Public Schools-Lanier HS
University System of Georgia Resources and Updates 2025
Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 seats)
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
What's In a Name?: Navigating Preferred Name Use with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
Pecan (40 seats)
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
Advocacy
Presenters
Elizabeth Lindsey, Paulding County, P.B. Ritch Middle School
Tim Plumley, Douglas County, Alexander High School
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