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As a lifelong educator, Amie has had the opportunity to transform her approach to behavior, school safety, and mental health. Her no-nonsense approach to classroom discipline initially led to many missed opportunities. Learn from Amie's early lack of understanding regarding trauma and mental wellness as it relates to student behavior. Her favorite statement is, "When we know better, we do better."

With over two decades as a classroom teacher, Amie taught countless young people before transitioning to school and district leadership. In her roles as an Assistant Principal, Coordinator of Student Services, and Director of Student and Family Support, she pioneered school and district PBIS implementation, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, Youth Mental Health initiatives, and fostered inclusive environments for students of all ages.

Her greatest accomplishment was the creation of RISE Academy, a groundbreaking initiative offering a fresh start to expelled students in grades 6-12 through positive behavior, high expectations, and mutual respect. Following my retirement from K-12 public education, Amie continued her career with the Georgia Department of Education as the School Climate Transformation Grant Manager, Digital Resources Program Manager, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.

Today, Amie remains a passionate advocate for valuing and respecting every child, believing that these principles are fundamental to creating thriving learning spaces. She is a champion to the idea that modeling behavior and fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom are key to creating a thriving learning environment. It is with great pleasure that she offers training to educators who strive to create places where students can't wait to arrive and never want to leave.

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Course Offerings:
Never Raise Your Voice:

• Learn the power of positive redirection.

• Develop high expectations to maintain classroom systems and routines.

• Engage parents as your loudest cheerleaders.

• With these proven strategies, participants will learn how positive reinforcement creates a welcoming climate for students and parents, ensuring raised voices are never needed in the classroom.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification:

• This certification teaches educators how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18

• Participants are certified for three years.

• Available for teachers, staff, school leaders, school resource officers, and parents.

Two options for training are available:

1. In-person (2nd Edition): Learners receive their training during a 6.5-hour, instructor-led, in-person session.

2. Blended: Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course and participate in a 4.5- to 5.5-hour, instructor-led training.

PBIS Training:

• Tier 1: PBIS 101. School PBIS teams will create the framework for school-wide PBIS implementation. This training is designed for new School PBIS teams. The team will learn how to redeliver the implementation plan to gain teacher and student buy-in.

• Tier 2: Tier 2 teams will learn how to support students who are not successful in Tier 1. Develop focused strategies to reduce more serious behaviors. The goal is for most students to return to Tier 1.

• Tier 3: Learn to create individualized plans and supports for students with disruptive behaviors who are typically removed from the classroom setting.

Creating a 5-Star School Climate - School and District Administrator Training:

• Learn strategies to quickly create a family atmosphere among staff.

• Transform school culture with a few easy steps.

• Master the skills of creating raving fans.

• Watch your teacher attendance improve and your student achievement soar.

• Year-long coaching cohorts optional.

The Power of the School Resource Officer:

• Learn basic relationship-building strategies.

• Identify mental health signs and symptoms.

• Create an “all hands on deck” approach to the student vaping crisis.

• Learn to identify and respond to trauma-based behaviors.