One of the things I enjoy most is sharing my passion and offering support to fellow educators. I have spoken at various events including state counseling conferences, the annual conference of the American School Counseling Association, and district-wide counselor professional development. I am eager to speak with your counselors, school social workers, or teachers. For local university preparation programs, speaking engagements are offered at no cost.
Exciting News! I’m honored to join the National Center for Youth Issues (NCYI) Speaker Bureau! As part of this inspiring network of educators and experts, I’m available to speak at conferences, school events, and professional development sessions. Learn more or book through NCYI’s Speaker Bureau!
Previous Sessions
- Boost Your Program With Mindfulness
- Books and Activities To Transform Your Lessons
- Supporting Students With ADHD
- Executive Functioning Supports for Small Groups and Individuals
- Preventing and Responding To Trauma-Based Behaviors
- From Tears to Tiers
- Beyond Breath: Anger Management Strategies
- Nurtured by Nature
- Pawsitively Resilient Small Groups
- Grow Your Biblio-Counseling Program
- Animal Assisted Therapy
I’ve Presented At
- National Center for Youth Issues: TN School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute (2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- American School Counseling Association National Conference (2016, 2021, 2022, 2024)
- Summer Counselor Conference (2022, 2023, 2025)
- Summer Summit (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Coordinated School Health Conference (2022)
- Smoky Mountain Counseling Association (2017, 2018)
- Tennessee Counseling Association Annual Conference (2014, 2018)
- Tennessee School Counseling Association (2020)
- Guam Counseling Association
Presenter Qualifications
- M. ED. Professional Counseling, 2008
- B.S. Health and Human Performance, 2005
- CYT- 200 hour
- ASCA Ethics and Diversity Specialist
- ASCA Leadership Specialist
- ASCA Bullying Prevention Specialist
- ASCA Trauma and Crisis Management Specialist
- ASCA Anxiety and Stress Management Specialist
- ASCA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist
- 2017 TSCA Elementary School Counselor of the Year
- 2016 SMCA Elementary School Counselor of the Year
What the attendees are saying:
“Inspiring, thank you!”
“So many practical resources”
“Loved the hands on modeling”
“So much incredibly helpful information that I will absolutely be taking with me! I appreciate the book suggestions, and as an elementary counselor who has to create my own classroom lessons, these lesson plan ideas have been astronomically helpful. The most useful session to date for me and very helpful. Thank you so much!“
“I always love when I can take resources and immediately use them. This was great!”
“Laura has the best book suggestions. Great pace and well presented.”
“Wonderful ideas and relatable to my role and the students I serve!”
“Great presentation! Thank you for sharing valuable information and insight! Loved your passion and positivity!
“Such a great presentation!! Loved the practical suggestions and energy presenter brought!”
“It was great to get practical focused tips for different skills.”
“Such great information! Helps me to be more aware of my students and their needs.”
“I loved the knowledge, spreading awareness, data, and resources. Thanks!”
Pawsitive School Counselor 