Brief Biography
Chris Williams has been at Newton High School since 2010. Her role on the NHS PBIS Team is RAMbassadorS Advisor. She has served as the Science Department Chair for 3 years and has been a PBIS Team Member for 3 years. She was recently voted the 2014 Newton High School Teacher of the Year.
Andre Byrd has been at Newton High School since 2009. He currently serves as the PBIS Coach and RAMbassadorS Advisor for NHS. Additionally, he is a Special Educator in the Science Department and the reigning 2014 2-AAAAAA Baseball Region Coach of the Year.
Adrienne Boisson has been the NHS Graduation Coach since 2012. Her roles on the NHS PBIS Team are the Communications Liaison and RAMbassadorS Advisor. She is a former Math teacher and was voted 2009 Teacher of the Year at NHS.
Highest Degree of Presenter(s)
Chris Williams, MPA
Andre Byrd, M.Ed
Adrienne Boisson, BS Mathematics
Presentation Abstract
The goal of this presentation is to share the impact of a successful PBIS student advisory organization. Presenters will give an in-depth explanation of the development of their program to include:
- We are RAMS: the history of PBIS at Newton High School and how it influences school culture.
- RAMbassadorS: Modeling the Ideal RAMS; using students to exemplify school expectations of success focusing on the following characteristics: mindset, service, and appearance
- Laying the groundwork: Preparing student leaders for service from application process to active duty
Recommended Citation
Boisson, Adrienne; Byrd, Andre; and Williams, Chris, "RAMbassadorS: Making Student Leadership the Cornerstone of PBIS Success" (2014). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 33.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2014/2014/33
RAMbassadorS: Making Student Leadership the Cornerstone of PBIS Success
University Center 460/465
The goal of this presentation is to share the impact of a successful PBIS student advisory organization. Presenters will give an in-depth explanation of the development of their program to include:
- We are RAMS: the history of PBIS at Newton High School and how it influences school culture.
- RAMbassadorS: Modeling the Ideal RAMS; using students to exemplify school expectations of success focusing on the following characteristics: mindset, service, and appearance
- Laying the groundwork: Preparing student leaders for service from application process to active duty
