2026 Conference Archive
| 2026 | ||
| Monday, June 1st | ||
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| 10:15 AM |
Attendance by Design: Leveraging Social-Emotional Competence for School Success Lisa Micou, Riverside Insights Ballroom F 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Empowering Students, Preventing Tragedy: Implementing the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System Brian N. Bailey, Sandy Hook Promise Ballroom E 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Hall Pass: Using Smart Systems to Strengthen School Safety and Accountability Adam Efird, Navigate360 Scarbrough 3 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Elina Acosta, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Vernon 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Leading With Positivity Where You Are Daniel P. Dickens, Tuscaloosa County Schools Scarbrough 4 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Responding to Student Escalation: Non-Compliance, Disruption, and Disrespect Terrance M. Scott, University of Louisville Scarbrough 1 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
John Richardson-Lauve Verelst 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Understanding Anger and Grief in the Gifted Population Meredith Rausch, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Percival 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Conducting Culture: How School and District Leaders Can Orchestrate Climate, Wellness, and Belonging Bryan Hale Scarbrough 4 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Developing a Model Suicide Prevention Policy for School Districts James L. Fletcher, SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health Ballroom E 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Embedding Mindfulness to Transform Educator Wellness and School Culture Ashley L. Baer Ballroom D 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Bipul K. Singh Percival 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Leadership During a Time of Political Division Rick Surrency Ed.d, Putnam County School District Scarbrough 5 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Logical Progressive Discipline Nathan Maynard, Highfive Scarbrough 1 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Policy into Practice: Suicide Pre and Postvention Frameworks Aligned with HB 268 Jadeshala Humphries, Georgia Southern University Vernon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Powerful and Simple Behavioral Interventions for Students with Behavioral Challenges Gregory J. Benner, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Verelst 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Teaching Non-Security Staff to See Through a Security Lens John D. Van Dreal, Public Consulting Group Scarbrough 3 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Transforming School Climate and Culture Through Restorative Practices Dr. Tiffany Richardson Westbrook 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:15 PM |
Restorative Practices in Education: Building Relationships, Repairing Harm, Restoring Community Anna J. Clardy, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative Ballroom E 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Cultivating Behavioral Success: Sowing Change, Harvesting Growth Michelle D. Bicey Lawrence, Suffolk Public Schools Westbrook 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
From Conflict to Connection: Supporting Angry Students & Transforming School Climate Dr. Michele F. Flowers, GADOE Scarbrough 2 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Lori Parrish, University of South Carolina Percival 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
From Silos to Synergy: Facilitating Change and Cultivating a Thriving Campus Culture Cedric Adderley, SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities Scarbrough 4 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
High Probability Strategies for Managing Classroom Behavior Terrance M. Scott, University of Louisville Scarbrough 1 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Little Readers, Big Feelings: Social-Emotional Learning Through Children’s Literature Kathleen M. Crawford, Georgia Southern University Ballroom F 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Mental Fortitude & Resilience Model + Trauma-Responsive Practice Kaley Billick, Noblesville School District Ballroom D 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Ashley J. Salmon, Georgia State University Verelst 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Safe to Learn: Embedding Emotional Safety in School Improvement Plans Stepahnie N. Cinque, Sandy Hook Promise Vernon 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Beyond the All-Clear: Guiding School Teams Through Post-Lockdown Reflection and Recovery Amanda Summers, Paulding County School District Scarbrough 3 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Connecting Across Generations: Enhancing School Climate Through Communication Craig Whedon, Mainstay Academy (GNETS) Griffin Spalding County Schools Scarbrough 2 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Cultivating School Climate through Creative Leadership Denisha Logan, Green Street Academy Percival 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Culture Playlist: What's on Repeat at Your School? Louis Cobb Jr., Monroe Comprehsive High School Scarbrough 4 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Data-Driven Framework: A Case Study for Using Data to Improve Climate, Access, and Opportunity Ana Archibald, Public Consulting Group Scarbrough 5 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
From Surviving to Thriving: Leadership Strategies for Transforming School Culture Katherine A. Vaughan, Cartersville City School System Sloane 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Helping Students Find Their Calm: Making Calming Corners Work for You Cynthia A. Devers, Suffolk Public Schools Ballroom F 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
PBIS Classroom Practices: Building Positive, Predictable, and Proactive Learning Environments JoAnna Jones, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative Scarbrough 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Stillness That Transforms: The Moment-by-Moment Power of Mindfulness in Schools Melanie West Ballroom D 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
T-CHEER: Teaching with Content, Humor, Empathy, Engagement, and Relevance Michelle Rasheed, University of South Carolina Aiken Verelst 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Why Every Educator Should Listen To Rap Music Vincent Sneed, Gwinnett County Public Schools Ballroom E 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| Tuesday, June 2nd | ||
| 8:30 AM |
Building a Culture of Success from the Inside Out: A School’s Story Bertha E. Delgadillo, Savannah Chatham County Public School System Scarbrough 3 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Classroom Solutions for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Strategies Every Educator Can Use Gregory J. Benner, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Percival 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Sarah Miller, Clemson University Sloane 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
From Framework to Flourishing: Leveraging PBIS to Strengthen MTSS and Transform School Culture Adam Efird, Navigate360 Scarbrough 2 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
From Schools to Communities: Creating a Culture of Safety Together Veronica Gutierrez Scarbrough 3 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Ghetto to Gifted: Students Transitioning from Unnecessary Intentions to Necessary Intelligence Dr. John Plump, Plump Educational Consulting Services Westbrook 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
HOPE (Healthy Outcomes through Positive Experiences) John Richardson-Lauve Ballroom F 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Leading with Heart: Building Schools Where Every Student Belongs and Thrives Ashley Bennetone, CharacterStrong Scarbrough 1 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Regulation as the Foundation of Student Resilience Lindsey Bernhardt Vernon 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Nathan Maynard, Highfive Ballroom E 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Speak to Lead: The Power of Positive Adult Language (PAL) to Build a Stronger School Climate Dr. Michele F. Flowers, Retired Georgia Educator/GADOE Scarbrough 4 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Josh MacNeill Scarbrough 1 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) Tabatha L. Floyd Ballroom F 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
How are we Assessing and Handling Suicide Assessment and Intervention in Schools? Meredith Rausch, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa Verelst 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
“Leading with Superpowers: Building a Culture that Shapes Climate” Kelvin Williams Ballroom D 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
School Resource Officers and School Climate: SRO's Perceptions of their Roles Regina Rahimi, Georgia Southern University Vernon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Scot Hooper Scarbrough 2 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Teaching from the W.E.L.L.: Sustaining Teacher Well-being and Classroom Climate Zsa Zsa Davis, Georgia Southern University Ballroom E 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
The Transforming Power of Extracurricular Activities Karla K. Scales, Martinsville City Public Schools Scarbrough 5 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
The Trauma Challenge: Are You Ready to Lead with Trust-Based Relational Intervention? Tara Quinn-Schuldt Dr., Cherokee County School District Percival 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Transforming School Culture and Climate, A Principals Perspective Ernest Doc West III, Independent Consultant Scarbrough 4 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
37 Seconds: A Rapid Crisis Response and School Safety Reflection Sabrina W. Smith, Valdosta City Schools Scarbrough 3 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
7 Systems for Transforming Underperforming Schools Marcus Scott IV, Marcus Scott Scarbrough 5 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Beyond Behavior: A Whole Child Approach to Discipline Kia Harris, City Schools of Decatur Verelst 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Building a Better Behavior Support Team Dan Mangum, Walton County School District Vernon 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Building Comprehensive Wellness Teams to Transform School Culture in Title I Schools Jacob Launder Scarbrough 4 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Check In Check Out: A Gold Standard Intervention within a PBIS Framework Shelly R. Hargis, Southeast South Central Educational Cooperative Scarbrough 2 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
From Reactive to Restorative: Building Schools that De-escalate, Regulate, and Restore Sara Folk, Cobb County School District Ballroom E 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
From Wall to Practice: Implementing Schoolwide Teaching Matrices to Build Positive School Culture Crystal Ceresani, Clemson University Scarbrough 1 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Mindful Moments: Building Emotional Wellness Through Play and Presence Nate Buursma, Memorial Health Children's Hospital of Savannah Ballroom D 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Take it to the SEA and Breathe: A Breathtaking Approach to SEAmotional Intelligence Wanda Powe Ballroom F 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
The Mattering Effect: Why People Stay, Strive, and Succeed Jim Aller, Georgia Southwestern State University Sloane 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Beyond Compliance: Strengthening MTSS Through Role-Aligned PBIS Fidelity and Schoolwide Systems Delarious Stewart Scarbrough 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Beyond the Plan: The Reality of Rapid Response Dr. Chanda Battle, Edgecombe County Public Schools Scarbrough 3 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Herasheia Dozier, Charleston County School District Vernon 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Improving School Culture Practical Strategies for Engagement, Equity, and Excellence Dr. Tisa Montgomery, Ortega Elementary School Duval County Public Schools Scarbrough 5 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Leading Together to SOAR: Building Flourishing Lives Through Shared Leadership and High Expectations Nicholas D. Rose, Big Sandy Elementary School Scarbrough 4 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
"Restoring Fountains": Cultivating Accountability and Empathy Through Restorative Conversations. Jacquaisia Johnson, Columbia Southern University Percival 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| 3:45 PM |
Rosee Ragin Scarbrough 2 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
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| Wednesday, June 3rd | ||
| 8:30 AM |
Bridging Behavior and Belonging: Math Interventions to Build Math Identity in Classrooms Shiyu Dai, University of North Texas Verelst 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 8:30 AM |
From Compliance to Connection: Restorative Leadership That Inspires Lasting Change" Frederick E. Polite, The Polite Way, INc Scarbrough 4 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 8:30 AM |
Student Intervention Centers: Merging ISS, MTSS, PBIS, Restorative Practices, & SEL Bridget B. Guenthner, Seijaku Consulting Vernon 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 8:30 AM |
The Do's & Don'ts of Caring For An Angry Student Shannon A. Hosey, Meridian Public School District Scarbrough 2 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 8:30 AM |
The Heart of Teaching: Practical Strategies for Social-Emotional Growth Sherna T. Spearman-Lott, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary (Wayne County BOE) Percival 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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