Career Carnival - Bringing the Thrill Back to Discovering Our Passions
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM 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)
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
"Hey Bro, Let’s Talk About College: Encouraging college awareness among our male students by providing opportunities for campus tours and firsthand exposure to college life."
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM 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)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Jeff Miller, Henry County School System
AI for Counselors: Lesson planning, tracking, and interventions made simple
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
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
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Tracy Clements, Lindenwood University and GoGuardian
Breaking Barriers: Enriching the Professional Identity of Male School Counseling Students through Supervision
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 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
Hear with your Heart: The Power of Play in Schools!
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
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
Helping Students Rule Dual Enrollment: Best Practices to Simplify the Process
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM 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)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Kara Mills Pinckney, North Paulding High School and Paulding County School District
Helping Students Rule Their Experiences: SEL Book Companion Activities and Crafts
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM 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)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Robin Zorn, Retired Gwinnett County School Counselor
Making A Difference: Inspiring Resilience in Underserved Communities
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
Oak (100 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
Andrew McGee, MACCAP CONSULTING
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Schools: Practical Strategies for School Counselors
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
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
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
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
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 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
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM EST add to calendar
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