Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Sparkle | sparkle_howard@dpsnc.net | Presenter
Location: Riverside High School Room C237
Description: This session will redirect teachers to pour into themselves before they can help someone else and consider how to recenter and refocus. What atmosphere are you creating for yourself and your students?
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living, None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | SEL/Mental Health Coordinator; Dr. Cherice Artis | cherice_artis@dpsnc.net | School Counseling Coordinator; Kafi Hill | kafi_hill@dpsnc.net | Lead School Social Worker; Kourt Royster | Kourtney_royster@dpsnc.net | Mental Health Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room B220
Description: This session is designed for professional school counselors and school social workers who serve as field supervisors and mentees for interns and early-career professionals in student support services. Effective supervision is more than oversight—it’s a dynamic, reflective, and intentional process that shapes the professional identities of future practitioners. This session is REQUIRED for all staff who want to supervise an intern.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Leadership, School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: School Counselors, Social Workers

Presenters: Sparkle | sparkle_howard@dpsnc.net | Presenter
Location: Riverside High School Room C237
Description: This session will redirect teachers to pour into themselves before they can help someone else and consider how to recenter and refocus. What atmosphere are you creating for yourself and your students?
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living, None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | SEL/Mental Health Coordinator; Dr. Cherice Artis | cherice_artis@dpsnc.net | School Counseling Coordinator; Kafi Hill | kafi_hill@dpsnc.net | Lead School Social Worker; Kourt Royster | Kourtney_royster@dpsnc.net | Mental Health Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room B221
Description: This session is designed for professional school counselors and school social workers who serve as field supervisors and mentees for interns and early-career professionals in student support services. Effective supervision is more than oversight—it’s a dynamic, reflective, and intentional process that shapes the professional identities of future practitioners. This session is REQUIRED for all staff who want to supervise an intern.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Leadership, School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: School Counselors, Social Workers