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Georgia Southern University

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2025
Monday, March 3rd
10:15 AM

A.C.E.S to Kings and Queens

Mark A. Gibson Jr., Rutherford County School District
Shavonta Arline, Rutheford County School District

Scarbrough 3

10:15 AM

Embracing All Brains: Why Neurodiversity Matters

Sam Marion

Verelst

10:15 AM

Finding the SPARK Beyond Trauma: Speaking to the Potential, Ability and Resilience inside EVERY Kid

Brooke Wheeldon-Reece
Ashley Hunt

Scarbrough 5

10:15 AM

Guiding the Next Generation: Mentoring and Behavioral Strategies that builds a Stronger School Culture

Reginald Carruth, LaVergne Middle School
Brayan Bunyi, LaVergne Middle School
Robert Garner, LaVergne Middle School

Sloane

10:15 AM

Intersecting Injustice: Rape Culture and Its Impact on Marginalized Youth Identities

Margaux Sorenson, The Initiative

Plimsoll

10:15 AM

“Never at-risk, always at-promise…the alternative Crossroads to success!”

Marcella Shaw Dr.

Vernon

10:15 AM

Restorative Communication: Helping Adults and Youth Learn How to Navigate Conflict

Jennifer Moore, Moore Well-Being

Ballroom D

10:15 AM

The Power of Daily Emotional Check-ins: Transforming Feelings into Actionable Insights

Marie White, Clinch County Elementary School
Ali Taylor, Clinch County Middle School

Westbrook

10:15 AM
1:00 PM

Empowering Youth Leadership: Building Connections and Amplifying Youth Voice

Stephanie Colvin-Roy, Center for Schools and Communities
Karen Lehman, Center for Schools and Communities
Elizabeth Hoffer

Ballroom D

1:00 PM

Engaging Youth Through Therapeutic Improvisation

Sara Newman, RISE Youth & Family Services

Plimsoll

1:00 PM

Giving Back using Life Stories: How to use restorative justice to change behavior

Andy Broughton, The Messengers

Scarbrough 4

1:00 PM

How Thinking Outside the Box Is Strengthening Our School Community

Lesley Dean, Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Sabrina Lumpkin, Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Rob Barrett, Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Jennifer Flores, Barnett Shoals Elementary School

Scarbrough 2

1:00 PM

Revolutionizing School Attendance: The 6 Principles for Equitable Engagement

Amen M. Rahh, Knowlej

Sloane

1:00 PM

Safety Over Everything, Success Strategies for Achieving Academic Excellence

Louis Cobb Jr., Monroe Comprehsive High School

Percival

1:00 PM

Sticky Situations: Understanding the Law and Life

Krystal Banks, Banks Services

Westbrook

1:00 PM

Tending to Tomorrow: Where the Ecosystem Sows Future Adults

Natasha L. Jackson, Multnomah Education Service District
Esther Harris

Scarbrough 1

1:00 PM

Understanding the Autism Spectrum

Sam Marion

Verelst

1:00 PM

When Grief Comes to Court: Supporting bereaved court involved youth

Lane Pease, Kate's Club
Erin Richter, Kate's Club

Scarbrough 3

1:00 PM
2:45 PM

Brain-based Behavior Intervention Strategies

Kathryn J. deVries PhD, Neurologic by Lakeside

Scarbrough 4

2:45 PM

Building Belonging and Resilience to Hate in U.S. Classrooms through Project-Based Leadership and Peer-Learning

Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
Vik Joshi
Shaune Marx, Teachers College, Columbia University

Scarbrough 3

2:45 PM

Fostering a Growth Mindset: Nurturing Resilient Learners

Jamie R. Brunson, Gordon Odyssey Academy - Fairfield County School District
Sandi Gratic, Gordon Odyssey Academy - Fairfield County School District

Ballroom D

2:45 PM

How to Engage Youth Virtually

Jenny Wilhoite, JenVisions, LLC

Sloane

2:45 PM

Igniting the Spirit of Hope, Healing and Discovery in our Youth

Thomas Peterson, University of West Georgia
Sungmin Park, University of West Georgia
Makalia Joseph, University of West Georgia
Stephanie Love, Department of Juvenile Justice

Scarbrough 1

2:45 PM

“It brought it to life from the textbook”: Volunteering with Youth-at-risk to Enhance Career Readiness

Alexnadra Hartwig, Texas Tech University
Amy Onofre, Texas Tech University
Lynn Giang, Texas Tech University
Paulina Velez-Gomez, Texas Tech University

2:45 PM

Leading Transformational Change in Schools

Dr. Kim C. Germany, AchieveNow, LLC

Plimsoll

2:45 PM

Me? Biased? From Bias to Brilliance: Strength Based Approach In Education and Youth Services

Charity B. McLean, Partnership for Children & Families
Madelyn Saunders, Partnership for Children & Families
Cristal Avalos, Partnership for Children & Families
Brittany Garner, Partnership for Children & Families

Verelst

2:45 PM

Use your TRIBE (Trust, Relationship, Innovation, Belonging, Empowerment) Lessons in meeting students where they are

Tanya Martin Dr., Nebraska Wesleyan University

Percival

2:45 PM
Tuesday, March 4th
8:30 AM

Connecting With Young People in Crisis: Practical Approaches Utilized by the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

George Barker, Vibrant Emotional Health
Jess Ordóñez, Vibrant Emotional Health

Scarbrough 5

8:30 AM

Cultivating Wellbeing in Schools -Let's Change Education

Ashley L. Baer

Percival

8:30 AM

De-escalation of dysregulated students through the lens of trauma and 15 proven tips to address conflict

Pam McNall, Respectful Ways trauma-informed curriculum & PD

8:30 AM

Empowering Students through Teaching About Trauma, Stress, and Brain Regulation

Kathy J. Van Horn, Lakeside

Scarbrough 2

8:30 AM

Instructional Leadership: Driving Effective Teaching and Learning

Dr. Kim C. Germany, AchieveNow, LLC

Plimsoll

8:30 AM

Using Restorative Practices to Empower Student Collaboration in traditional school discipline

Sharana Sloss, ZenTivity Center
Elaine Swain, Columbia College
Savannah Santis, Charleston County School District

Verelst

8:30 AM

Yes, a Bumble Bee CAN Fly: At Risk Students Achieving

Brayan Bunyi Mr.

Sloane

8:30 AM
10:15 AM

Transformative Leadership: “Harnessing Relationships and Influence to Bridge Achievement Gaps and Ignite Student Success"

Frederick E. Polite, The Polite Way, INc

Verelst

10:15 AM