Matthew Berry
MTSS Facilitator, Coordinator of School Counseling, and National Speaker Matthew Berry has served as a school counselor, MTSS Facilitator, Director of Alternative Education and is currently the Coordinator of School Counseling for one of the largest school districts in Missouri. Matthew is a 2022 American School Counselor Association finalist for National School Counselor of the […]
Laura Filtness
School Counselor, Author, and Speaker Laura Filtness, M.Ed., is a passionate and experienced school counselor with over 15 years. A strong advocate for student well-being and professional development, Laura served on the board of the Tennessee School Counselor Association (TSCA) for over six years and was honored as the TSCA Elementary School Counselor of the Year […]
Amy Baltimore
School Counseling District Coordinator, Author, and Certified Trainer Dr. Amy Baltimore is a former missionary kid who grew up experiencing first-hand what it is like to serve the needs of children with deep developmental trauma. She began her career by leaning into her passion for supporting the positive growth and development of students through school […]
Terri Tchorzynski
Terri is a nationally recognized school counselor, educator, and passionate advocate for comprehensive, data-informed programs that emphasize intentional, proactive systems. With nearly 25 years of diverse experience that encompasses classroom instruction, school counseling, professional coaching/consultation, and leadership at both state and national levels, she has earned a reputation as a go-to speaker for impactful, practitioner-focused […]
Heather Bushelman
Heather Bushelman is a MTSS Coordinator, School Counselor, Author, and Speaker. Heather Bushelman has worked in education for over two decades, including thirteen years as a school counselor. She currently serves as the District MTSS Coordinator for Boone County Schools, the third largest district in Kentucky, and previously served as the Kentucky Department of Education’s […]
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 […]
Teshia Stovall Dula
Teshia Stovall Dula, Ed.D., began her career in school counseling in 1998 and is currently serving as a school counselor for Gwinnett County Public School System (GCPS) in Georgia. Dula also works as an adjunct professor for Grand Canyon University. She has written two books, her first published book, STEAM for The School Counselor, has […]
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 30-Minute Groups: Online Safety and 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 […]
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
Once an at-risk youth, Loren Dittmar, PhD, is now a nationally recognized speaker and consultant specializing in school mental health, suicide prevention, and the well-being of the adults who serve youth. He partners with schools and organizations nationwide to expand mental health supports, strengthen staff resilience, and build cultures where people feel seen, supported, and […]