Houston Kraft
Houston Kraft has spoken at over 700 events internationally. He co-founded CharacterStrong in 2016. CharacterStrong currently serves 10,000 schools across 50 states and 45 countries helping to support the teaching of kindness in education. In 2019, his face was featured on Lays BBQ chip bags as someone who helps “spread smiles.” His first book Deep […]
Raychelle Cassada Lohmann
Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, Ph.D., is a counselor educator, clinical mental health counselor, school counselor, and international author of numerous books, including three in the 15-Minute Focus series: Digital Citizenship, Anger, Rage and Aggression, and Growth Mindset, Resilience, and Grit, along with many others. She has expertise in a wide range of issues affecting children and […]
Noel Foy
As founder of Neuro Noel Consulting, the mission of Noel Foy is to empower teachers, parents, counselors, coaches and students with quick, user-friendly ways to use neuroeducation findings to their advantage. Having these tools can decrease stress, build underdeveloped skill sets and mindsets, and boost learning, engagement, Executive Function and performance in and beyond the […]
Natalie Spencer Gwyn
Dr. Natalie Spencer Gwyn is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina A&T State University. She was previously a high school counselor and student assistance counselor (SAP) for many years before moving into higher education. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She later earned a doctorate […]
Loren Dittmar
Dr. Loren Dittmar is currently a Lead Professional Learning Specialist with Hatching Results, where he trains throughout the country in promoting and supporting the development and implementation of innovative, sustainable, data-driven, comprehensive school counseling programs. Loren has over 23 years of professional experience, including 18 years in School Counseling and 5 years in clinical settings. […]
Kim (Tip) Frank
Kim “Tip” Frank, longtime school counselor and therapist, has had the privilege of helping thousands of students, formerly as a teacher, and more recently, as a counselor/therapist. Tip worked in the public school setting for over 20 years and now maintains a thriving, private counseling practice. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including Battling the […]
Jessica Sinarski
Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child […]
Dave Opalewski
Dave Opalewski is President of Grief Recovery Inc., in Saginaw, Michigan, a certified Death and Dying and Suicide Prevention Instructor for Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He is also a certified support group facilitator and child trauma specialist, along with being a 33 year veteran of K-12 education. Dave spent 25 years as […]
Allison Edwards
Allison Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, educational consultant, parent coach, creator and owner of All the Feels Company and author of numerous books including Worry Says What?, Flooded: A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Regulate Emotions, and 15-Minute Counseling Techniques that Work. Allison earned her graduate degree in Counseling from Vanderbilt […]
