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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
We would like to take this time to thank all our mental health professionals working with our agency. Your commitment to our students, families, and parents is invaluable.
Thank you. 💚💙🧡
MEET THE SPEAKERS! 🎤
Our summer symposium is this June! We are excited to host FIVE amazing keynote speakers and several impactful exhibits and resources.
Sign up today at ghaea.org/gwgh
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Dr. Lina Alathari heads the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), leading research, training, and consultation on behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention. With a background in mental health treatment and crisis intervention, she oversees complex threat cases and program establishment. Dr. Alathari, a Ph.D. holder in Cognitive Neuropsychology, testifies before Congress presents on threat assessment, and consults on various threat-related matters.
Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Director of Training at Hope Squad, brings over 30 years of experience in education and counseling. Recognized for leadership by the LSSSCA, she was named Texas School Counselor Supervisor of the Year in 2023. She advises the Texas Education Agency on mental health initiatives as a licensed clinician. Dr. Roberts teaches graduate courses in clinical mental health, focusing on grief and adolescent trauma, and is a sought-after speaker on topics including school-based mental health, suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and educator wellness.
TOMORROW is the last day to get in on our 'Early Bird' special for this year's summer symposium! ☀️🎊
We are excited to host FIVE amazing keynote speakers and several impactful exhibits and resources. Learn about how you can make an impact at your school this June!
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Sign up today at ghaea.org/GWGH
Celebrating our Administrative Professionals! 🎊
These wonderful people keep our organization running smoothly and we couldn't support students, families, and schools without their help.
Thank you all! 💚💙🧡
🌍 Celebrating Creativity and Environmental Advocacy! 🎨 The Green Team is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's Earth Day poster contest! 🏆
Congratulations to Lily from Harlan Primary School, Levi from Kirn Middle School (Council Bluffs), and Jace from Thomas Jefferson High School (Council Bluffs) for their outstanding entries in the elementary, middle, and high school categories respectively.
Each winner received a prize package worth $70, while the talented runner-ups were awarded with GHAEA swag goodie bags!
Special thanks to Smith Davis Insurance for their generous sponsorship. 💚💙🧡
