Heather Bushelman
Heather Bushelman is a MTSS Coordinator, School Counselor, and Speaker. Heather Bushelman has been in education for 22 years, with sixteen of that time spent as a school counselor. Her current role is serving as the District MTSS Coordinator for the third largest district in Kentucky, Boone County Schools. She has previously served as the Kentucky Department […]
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 […]
Paul Harris
Dr. Paul C. Harrisis scholar-practitioner committed to building a just world where all are seen, heard, and valued. He has 20+ years of experience as K-12 school counselor, teacher, administrator, and professor. He is currently an associate professor in the counseling and special education department at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the former president of […]
Russell Sabella
Dr. Russell A. Sabella is a Professor in the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. His areas of expertise include comprehensive school counseling programs, datability, school counseling technology, and solution-focused school counseling. Dr. Sabella has made significant contributions to the field. He is the author of numerous […]
Rodger Dinwiddie
Rodger Dinwiddie has been the CEO STARS-Nashville, an evidenced-based Student Assistance Program as recognized by the National Registry of Evidenced-based Programs and Practices, since 1986. Prior to joining STARS, Rodger served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization working with juvenile court referrals. He also was a classroom teacher in the Metropolitan Nashville Public […]
Noel Foy
Neuroeducator, Consultant, Author, and Speaker 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 […]
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 […]
Melisa Marsh
Melisa Marsh, Ph.D. currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Piney Grove Middle School. She has over two decades in education, having served in roles of a Georgia State High School Counselor and Department Chair, Supervisor of Counseling/Advisement/Crisis Response, and School Counseling and Advisement Consultant. Melisa received her Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Personnel Services […]
Lisa King
Lisa King has worked with students developing and using innovative practices as a school counselor for 20 years. She has won numerous awards in her district and presented her programs at local, state and national conferences. Lisa has authored seven books including her latest book, Be Your Own Hero. Her other books include Mindset Matters, […]
Kathryn Everest
Kathryn Everest has been the Director of Guidance and Counseling for the Fort Worth Independent School District for over twenty years. She provides leadership and program management for 240 professional school counselors. Kathryn, appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve on the State Board for Educators Certification, was instrumental in pushing for revisions in the […]