I am passionate about innovation in education to support the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of students and educators.

My Mission

I believe that as adults, we can build our skills and design education systems to ensure that students have the best possible chance for success.

My Specialties

Youth Mental Health Social and Emotional Learning Innovation in Education Academic Achievement Gifted Education

Upcoming Speaking Events

Past Speaking Events

National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention

Nurturing Brilliance: Supporting the Mental Wellness of Gifted Learners

February 16, 2024

New Orleans, LA

Florida Homeschool Conference

Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of Gifted and High Achieving Students

May 17, 2023

Daytona Beach, FL

SENG Conference

Perfect is the Enemy of Done: Impacts of Perfectionism on Gifted Students

July 21-23, 2023

Villanova, PA

TEDxLSSC: Why Mental Health is Critical for Academic Success

September 24, 2022

Lake Sumter State College

Leesburg, FL

The 19th International Conference on Positive Behavioral Support

Integrating Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Initiatives to Support Mentally Well School Climates

April 2022

San Diego, CA

TEDxLSSC Salon: Mental Health and Academic Achievement

February 2022

Leesburg, FL

The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers Annual Conference

Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs of Students

July 2021

Orange Beach, Alabama

National Association of School Resource Officers 2020 Annual Conference: National Town Hall

Safely Returning to School in the Era of COVID-19 - A Panel Discussion

July 2020

Orlando, FL

National Association of School Psychologists 2020 Annual Conference

Collaboration is Key: Sustaining SEL Instruction of Gifted Students

February 2020

Baltimore, MD

Florida Association of School Psychologists 2019 Annual Conference

Working Together to Support the SEL Skills of Gifted & High Achieving Students

November 2019

 St. Augustine, FL