Format

Individual Presentation

First Presenter's Institution

The Centergy Project

Second Presenter's Institution

N/A

Third Presenter's Institution

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Fourth Presenter's Institution

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Fifth Presenter's Institution

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Location

Session 6 Breakouts

Strand #1

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Strand #2

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Relevance

Presenter will provide.

Brief Program Description

Many of our children are growing up in a reality of trauma, 2020 stressors, competitiveness, hyper-connectedness and over-exposure. As a result, there are a record-high number of students experiencing stress and anxiety. In this session, the presenters will explore current statistics, research, student voice and actionable ideas for how a school can best respond to the emotional needs of its students.

Summary

See Brief Program Description.

Evidence

Presenter will provide.

Learning Objectives

Presenter will provide.

Biographical Sketch

Leigh Colburn is a career educator, community leader, and educational consultant working with school districts who wish to create wraparound service opportunities for their students and families. For ten years, Leigh proudly served as the principal of Marietta High School until founding the Graduate Marietta Student Success Center on July 1, 2015.

As Director of the Success Center, she established dynamic partnerships with the Marietta Board of Education, the City Council, public safety departments, and community groups to improve the quality of life for Marietta’s teens. During her career with Marietta City Schools, Leigh garnered many awards such as One of 75 Notable Women in Cobb County History, the Cobb County Creating Community Award, Marietta High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Marietta City Schools Employee of the Year, Marietta’s Citizen of the Year, and Woman of the Year by liveSAFE Resources.

Leigh earned degrees from Kennesaw State University, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Alabama. Leigh and her husband, Doug, have raised two sons who attended Marietta High School. Her oldest son, John, is a pastor in Birmingham and her younger son, Phillip, is pursuing a career in public safety and serving proudly as a member of the United States Army.

Presentation Year

2021

Start Date

3-9-2021 1:40 PM

End Date

3-9-2021 2:40 PM

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Mar 9th, 1:40 PM Mar 9th, 2:40 PM

Responding to the Epidemic of Student Stress and Anxiety

Session 6 Breakouts

Many of our children are growing up in a reality of trauma, 2020 stressors, competitiveness, hyper-connectedness and over-exposure. As a result, there are a record-high number of students experiencing stress and anxiety. In this session, the presenters will explore current statistics, research, student voice and actionable ideas for how a school can best respond to the emotional needs of its students.