6th Annual NEARI Mental Health Summit

Saturday, November 18, 2023 · 8:30am-2:45pm

Rhode Island School for the Deaf 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908

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The 2023 Mental Health Summit marks the sixth year that NEA Rhode Island is dedicating a day of workshops centered on mental health advocacy, building communication with students, self care, understanding the impact of trauma, and so much more.

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Opening Speaker:

Sarah McGaughey
Director for Rhode Island School for the Deaf

After graduating from Gallaudet with a specialist (PsyS) and graduate (MA) degrees in School Psychology, and a special education teaching license from Bridgewater State University, Sarah has been actively involved in Deaf Education for the past twenty years as a Principal, Assistant Principal, School Psychologist, Early Childhood Specialist, and Elementary Teacher. Sarah’s focus has been on developing the whole child through social-emotional learning, teacher-caregiver connections, and identity building. Sarah is committed to disseminating knowledge to support educators. She has worked with education leaders in the fields of Deaf education and school leadership both nationally and internationally. She partnered with colleagues to work closely with the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) in providing leadership development training as part of a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) grant. Sarah has also co-authored two chapters in a professional book for pre-and in-service educators to support their knowledge and expertise in the area of reading and writing.

AGENDA

8:30-9:00amRegistration
Coffee and pastries served
9:00-9:30amOpening Speaker
Sarah McGaughey, Director of RI School for the Deaf
9:30-10:30amSession 1 (choose one)
  • Youth Suicide Prevention
  • TMS PROWD! and RHS GSA
  • Educator Wellness & Wellbeing
11:00am-12:15pmSession 2 (choose one)
  • Animal-Assisted Intervention in School Settings
  • Mindful Movement for Every Day
  • Educator Wellness & Wellbeing
12:15-1:00pmLunch Break (provided)
1:00-2:15pmSession 3 (choose one)
  • The Gentlemen's Academy: A Place of Love
  • Big Behaviors from Small People
  • Educator Wellness & Wellbeing
2:15-2:45pmWrap Up

Agenda PDF

NEARI 6th Annual Mental Health Summit November 18

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Featured Sessions

Youth Suicide Prevention

Leigh Reposa, RI Student Assistance Services

Educator Wellness & Wellbeing

Kristen Petrarca, MPA, School Health Policy and Program Specialist for the RI Department of Education

Animal-Assisted Intervention in School Settings

Laura Biggins, RI School for the Deaf

Mindful Movement for Every Day

Renee Bond, Tiverton

The Gentlemen’s Academy: A Place of Love

Richlieu Norris, 360 High School

TMS PROWD! And RHS GSA

Laura Clarke, Newport

Big Behaviors from Small People

Karin Capobianco, Boys and Girls Clubs

NEARI 6th Annual Mental Health Summit November 18

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