“Blow The Whistle: Building College and Career Readiness in Middle School”
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
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!
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 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
Connection Before Correction: Building Relationships to Empower and Intervene
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
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
Crowns & Connections:Partnering to Help Every Student Rule Their Journey
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Jessica Evans, Monroe County Schools
Empowered and Prepared: Helping Students Rule their Post-Secondary Experience
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Integrating Gap Year Education Into Your Practice
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Pine (40 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
Adam Salzman, AdventureEXP
Options for Earning a High School Diploma within the Technical College System of Georgia
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
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 Edgar, Technical College System of Georgia
Ruling Their Realm: Empowering Multilingual Learners through Strategic Support
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 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
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
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
Suicidality is on the rise. Help students know how to stay safe for now.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST add to calendar
Elm (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
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)