A Crown of Confidence: Building Inner Strength in Girls
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Sundae Azaga, Houston County School District/ Pearl Stephens Elementary
Alexis Alexander , Houston County Board of Education/ Pearl Stephens Elementary
Shonte’ Davis, Houston County BOE- Pearl Stephens Elementary
Belonging in Action: Small Group Strategies for Empowering Middle School Girls through Positive Psychology
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (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
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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
From Classroom to Counselor’s Office: A Whole-School Success Plan
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
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
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Teresa Neal, Cherokee County School District
Amanda Blackwell, Cherokee County School District
Inspiring College Ambitions: The APS-UGA Partnership Advantage
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 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
Structure in Classroom Guidance: How Using a Quote has Changed My Life
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
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
Transforming Education Equity Through Communication: The Historic Partnership Between Rockdale County School District and The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
Maple (250 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)
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST add to calendar
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