Whole Child Whole Community Conference: Full Schedule

Be sure to register for the Whole Child Whole Community Conference hosted by Communities In Schools of San Antonio in partnership with Region 20 and UP Partnership REGISTER HERE. Interesting in becoming a Sponsor? INFORMATION HERE on sponsorship levels! Commitments requested by October 11.

IMPORTANT: Only attendees who are signed into the platform can create a custom schedule and download presenter handouts. You must be registered before you will receive an invitation to the platform. Platform invitations will be sent out beginning October 10. If you need assistance with your sign-in, check in at the Technology Support table the morning of the conference.

CREATING A CUSTOM SCHEDULE DOES NOT RESERVE A SPACE IN A SESSION. Seating for all sessions are first-come, first-seated.

9:30am CST

More Than Just a Sneaker

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am CST

Uvalde

In today's dynamic educational landscape, fostering meaningful relationships is crucial to unlocking students' full potential. This presentation delves into the significance of relationship-building in education, highlighting that impactful connections go beyond surface-level interactions, such as complimenting a student's sneakers.

Speakers

Kizzie Thomas, MEd

Principal, Essence Preparatory School

Kizzie Thomas is an innovative professional with a growth mindset that believes that education is the key to all change. She is dedicated to empowering teachers and students to utilize the tools in their tool box to continue to self educate and advocate in order to become change agents... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Uvalde

Fostering Relationships to Unlock Student Potential

11:00am CST

A Walk in Their Shoes-Mental Health

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm CST

Uvalde

Participants will learn about different mental health disorders by walking in the shoes of students who have various mental health diagnoses. Case scenarios will be used to provide participants a taste of what it is like for students to live with mental health challenges such as Bi-polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, MDD, ADHD, ODD etc. Participants will experience realistic challenges and perceptions a person who has a mental health disorder lives with on a daily basis. Participants will work as a team to help each other through the experience. A debrief will take place at the end of the training- We may decide to do this in a panel style presentation.

Speakers

Jonathan De Jesus, LPC-S

Clinical Field Manager, Communities in Schools San Antonio

Jonathan De Jesus, MA, LPC-S, NCC is a Clinical Field Manager with Communities In Schools of San Antonio. Jonathan has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M University San Antonio and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2017. He has worked for... Read More →

Barb Bryan, LCSW-S

Field Manager, Communities in Schools San Antonio

Barb Bryan obtained her graduation degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor in the state of Texas. Barb previously worked as a Behavior Interventionist for 10 years. She worked as a Therapist for a private practice in... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Uvalde

State of the Heart: Supporting Youth in Today's World

1:55pm CST

When the Wheels Won't Go Round and Round: Balancing your Life for a Smoother Journey

Friday November 15, 2024 1:55pm - 3:10pm CST

Uvalde

A balanced life is a healthy life, but how do you achieve balance when your attention and energy are focused on areas of your life in a disproportionate way? When was the last time you engaged in activities that bring you joy and contribute to your satisfaction? In this session, you will use a Wheel of Life to
examine eight components and identify opportunities for change and growth. Through guided reflection, you will honor where you are and develop an action plan for where you want to be in the future.

Speakers

Lisa Ranallo, MA, CSC

School Counseling Consultant, Education Service Center, Region 20

Lisa Ranallo is a School Counseling Consultant at ESC-20. She provides resources, professional development, and support to the school counselors serving nearly half a million students in the region. This is her 27th year as an educator; she began her service teaching students in grades... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:55pm - 3:10pm CST
Uvalde

Promoting Mindfulness Health and Positive Development

3:25pm CST

Building Up Mental Health Services: Strengthening the ECISD and CISSA Partnership through Project AWARE

Friday November 15, 2024 3:25pm - 4:30pm CST

Uvalde

The Project EC AWARE session will explore the mental health needs of students and the effective intervention and prevention strategies used to build a robust referral pathway through strong partnerships. This session will provide practical tools and replicable strategies for elevating collaborative efforts, whether or not your school has access to grant funding. Participants will gain insights into how to achieve success in grant-related goals while also creating a long-term impact on student and community wellness that can be sustained beyond the life of the grant.

Speakers

Veronica Sandoval, MS, LPC-S, RPT

Program Director, Communities in Schools San Antonio

Veronica Sandoval is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas and a Registered Play Therapist. Veronica has extensive counseling experience in working with children and families in various settings and has worked closely with those that have experienced trauma... Read More →

Evelyn Crespo, MEd

Project AWARE Consultant, Education Service Center, Region 20

Evelyn Crespo is the Project AWARE Consultant at the Education Service Center, Region 20 in San Antonio, TX. In this role, she provides coaching, technical support, training, and sustainability efforts to support the mental health expansion initiatives of Communities in Schools-San... Read More →

Justina Gonzalez, MA

Project Manager, ECISD

Justina Gonzalez was born and raised on the southside of San Antonio. She is a 1996 graduate of Providence High School, as well as one of the first hundred graduates of Texas A&M San Antonio where she received a Bachelors of Science in Criminology and a Master of Arts in Guidance... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:25pm - 4:30pm CST
Uvalde

State of the Heart: Supporting Youth in Today's World

Whole Child Whole Community Conference