Healthy Huskie Speakers Sessions w/ Categories .xlsx

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1	Name	Session Category	Session Title	Session Description
2	Emily Pagone	Stress Management	Meet Your Inner Crew: Finding Calm in the Noise	Ever feel like there are a hundred different voices inside you - one saying you're not doing enough, another wanting to shut down, and another just trying to keep it all together? That's your inner crew, and every single one of those parts is trying to protect you. In this talk, we'll get curious about the parts of you that show up when life feels overwhelming and learn how to access the calm, grounded version of yourself that's been there all along. You'll walk away with real tools to work with your parts - not against them - so you can move through the busyness of school, friendships, and everything in between with a little more ease.
3	Eva Cozzi	Confidence and Mindset	Confidence Starts With You	Students explore how believing in themselves can build confidence and motivation.
4	Dr. Nicole Weiner	Stress Management	Stress Less and Focus More	Students learn practical tools to reduce stress and stay focused in school.
5	Dana Pavlu	Performance Mindset	Winning the Mind Game	Students discover how mindset helps athletes and students perform their best.
6	Abby Koch	Emotional Awareness	Handling Big Feelings	Students learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions.
7	Cori Nelson	Friendships and Communication	Friendship Skills That Work	Students learn ways to build stronger friendships and communicate better.
8	Veronica Hemphill	Wellness Skills	High Standards, Heavy Pressure	Having high standards can help you succeed, but they can also come with a lot of pressure. If you ever feel stressed, frustrated with yourself, or like your brain is always saying “I should be doing more” or “that’s still not good enough, ”you’re not alone. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how perfectionism shows up in everyday life and how to manage it without lowering your goals. You’ll walk away with simple, practical tools to think more flexibly, handle mistakes without spiraling, and take some of the pressure off while still doing your best.
9	Tamara Gasior / Alina Gasior	Resilience and Growth	Turning Mistakes Into Growth	Think messing up means you’re failing? Just the opposite! This session breaks down what’s happening in your brain when you make a mistake and how those moments help you become smarter, faster, and more confident. You’ll learn why mistakes strengthen brain power, confidence, and why avoiding mistakes can hold you back. With humor and real-life examples, you’ll discover how to turn setbacks into real, lasting confidence… the kind that helps you take risks, bounce back, and trust yourself! You’ll leave with simple, practical strategies to stay motivated and use challenges to your advantage in school, sports, and everyday life
10	Mary Ellen Taylor	Stress Management	Stay Cool Under Pressure	Students learn techniques to stay calm during tests, games, or presentations.
11	Dr. Chris Mazzarella	Confidence and Mindset	Positive Thinking Power	Students learn how positive thinking can improve mood and motivation.
12	Dr. Jennifer Manfre	Focus and Motivation	Why You Can't Focus (And What Actually Works)	Struggling to stay focused, getting distracted, or putting things off until the last minute? This session breaks down how your brain actually works when it comes to focus, procrastination, and motivation. We’ll look at why starting tasks can feel so hard, how stress and distractions interfere with concentration, and what’s really happening behind the scenes. You’ll walk away with simple, practical strategies you can use to improve focus, get started more easily, and stay on track—even when you don’t feel like it.
13	Laura Jaramillo / Carrie Castaldo	Stress Management	Calm Your Mind When Life Feels Busy	Students learn simple strategies to stay calm and focused when life feels overwhelming.
14	Zachary Devore	Confidence and Mindset	Confidence Starts With You	Students explore how believing in themselves can build confidence and motivation.
15	Savannah Walker	Stress Management	Stress Less and Focus More	Students learn practical tools to reduce stress and stay focused in school.
16	Dr. Maria Rago	Friendships and Communication	Friendship Skills That Work	Students learn ways to build stronger friendships and communicate better.
17	Lindsay Calvario	Performance Mindset	Winning the Mind Game	Students discover how mindset helps athletes and students perform their best.
18	Josie Miller	Wellness Skills	Strong Mind Strong You	Students explore how a strong mindset helps them succeed in school and life.
19	Lisa Hardekopf	Resilience and Growth	Turning Mistakes Into Growth	Students learn how mistakes can help them grow and improve.
20	Anne Patterson	Performance Mindset	Stay Cool Under Pressure	Students learn techniques to stay calm during tests, games, or presentations.
21	Grant Stenzel	Confidence and Mindset	Positive Thinking Power	Students learn how positive thinking can improve mood and motivation.
22	Dr. Caitlyn Jezowit / Dr. Sneha Pimpalkhute	Focus and Motivation	Beat the Scroll: Strategies for Focus, Drive, and Getting Stuff Done	Ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open? If you struggle with procrastination, endless scrolling, or last-minute panic, this interactive session is for you. Join us to learn practical "cheat codes" for mastering your schedule and taking control of your time, energy, and attention.
23	Jocelyn Lang	Confidence and Mindset	Confidence Starts With You	Students explore how believing in themselves can build confidence and motivation.
24	Nancy Rivas	Stress Management	Stress Less and Focus More	Students learn practical tools to reduce stress and stay focused in school.
25	Nick Shaw	Emotional Awareness	Handling Big Feelings	Students learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions.
26	Dr. Susan Myket	Friendships and Communication	Friendship Skills That Work	Students learn ways to build stronger friendships and communicate better.
27	Megan Bomicino	Wellness Skills	Stronger Together: The Role of Self-Talk in Team Cohesion	Student exploring how a strong mindset helps them succeed in school and life.
28	Katherine Farenkopf	Resilience and Growth	Turning Mistakes Into Growth	Students learn how mistakes can help them grow and improve.
29	Amanda Scott	Performance Mindset	Stay Cool Under Pressure	Students learn techniques to stay calm during tests, games, or presentations.
30	Kate Keir	Confidence and Mindset	Positive Thinking Power	Students learn how positive thinking can improve mood and motivation.
31	Courtney Brown	Stress Management	Calm Your Mind When Life Feels Busy	Students learn simple strategies to stay calm and focused when life feels overwhelming.
32	Tijana Hilaris	Confidence and Mindset	Confidence Starts With You	Students explore how believing in themselves can build confidence and motivation.
33	Threasa Kluever	Stress Management	Stress Less and Focus More	Students learn practical tools to reduce stress and stay focused in school.
34	Hanns Nacua	Emotional Awareness	Handling Big Feelings	Students learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions.
35	Jordynn Lane	Friendships and Communication	Friendship Skills That Work	Students learn ways to build stronger friendships and communicate better.
36	Becca Anderson	Wellness Skills	Talk It Up	In this interactive workshop, students will play a few games to learn about and practice being good communicators – as both speakers and listeners.
37	Jerry Lau	Resilience and Growth	Turning Mistakes Into Growth	Students learn how mistakes can help them grow and improve.
38	Alexandria Gohla	Performance Mindset	Stay Cool Under Pressure	Ever studied for a test and suddenly forgotten everything? Or felt your heart racing before a big game or presentation? You’re not alone. In this interactive session, students will learn why pressure affects the brain and how to stay calm when it matters most. Through quick activities, real-life examples from sports, and simple techniques used by elite performers, students will learn practical skills to reset their brain, manage anxious thoughts, and refocus under pressure. Whether it’s a test, performance, or big moment, this session will help you stay cool and perform at your best.
39	Bailey Behrman	Confidence and Mindset	Why Your Brain Won’t Let Things Go (and How to Shut It Off)	If your brain loves replaying conversations, overanalyzing texts, or making everything awkward…you’re not alone. Learn a simple way to get out of your head in real time so you can move on instead of spiraling.
40	Eddie Perry	Focus and Motivation	Focus Power	Students learn strategies to improve concentration and stay on task.
41	Janyce Hamilton	Confidence and Mindset	Compassion & Connection Mini-Workshop	Students learn simple techniques to enhance peer relatability and grow connections by practicing ice-breaking introductions that treat others with care.
42	Elle Pressly	Confidence and Mindset	Confidence Starts With You	Students explore how believing in themselves can build confidence and motivation.
43	Kaitlyn McAdams / Elizabeth Struna	Stress Management	Stress Less and Focus More	Students learn practical tools to reduce stress and stay focused in school.
44	Amy Zepeda	Performance Mindset	Winning the Mind Game	Students discover how mindset helps athletes and students perform their best.
45	Madiha Haroon	Emotional Awareness	Handling Big Feelings	Students learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions.
46	Waseem Khalaf	Friendships and Communication	Friendship Skills That Work	Students learn ways to build stronger friendships and communicate better.
47	Candis Nikolic	Wellness Skills	Strong Mind Strong You	Students explore how a strong mindset helps them succeed in school and life.
48	Jessica Pendergast	Resilience and Growth	Turning Mistakes Into Growth	Students learn how mistakes can help them grow and improve.
49	Alizah Qadri	Performance Mindset	Stay Cool Under Pressure	Students learn techniques to stay calm during tests, games, or presentations.
50	Melissa Kolb	Confidence and Mindset	Positive Thinking Power	Students learn how positive thinking can improve mood and motivation.
51	Isabel Morales	Focus and Motivation	Focus Power	Students learn strategies to improve concentration and stay on task.
52	Sam Miles	Stress Management	Calm Your Mind When Life Feels Busy	Students learn simple strategies to stay calm and focused when life feels overwhelming.
53	Matt Walker	Bouncing Back after Mistakes	Bouncing Back After Mistakes	Mistakes do not define who you are and are actually necessary feedback for our lives. Learn strategies for how to recover quickly and stay confident both before and after things do not go as planned.
54	David Arute	Stress Management	Stress Less and Focus More	Students learn practical tools to reduce stress and stay focused in school.
55	Gail Diedrichsen	Stress Management	Relax with Dogs and Animals	Spending time with animals can help you feel calm and happy. Play, pet, or interact with dogs or other friendly animals to relax, recharge, and have some fun.
56	Brenda Kendziera	Emotional Awareness	Handling Big Feelings	Students learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions.
57	Lovey Kaur / Maggie Looney	Friendships and Communication	Friendship Skills That Work	Students learn ways to build stronger friendships and communicate better.
58	McKenna Freund	Wellness Skills	Strong Mind, Strong You	High school can feel like a lot—pressure to succeed, stress about grades, and trying to keep up with everything around you. If your brain ever feels like it won’t turn off—overthinking, stressing, or doubting yourself—you’re not alone. In this session, you’ll learn how to take control of your thoughts instead of letting them control you. We’ll focus on simple, real-life strategies to manage stress in the moment, quiet negative thinking, and build confidence that actually lasts. This session is interactive and focused on real situations students face every day, so you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away—in school, sports, friendships, and everyday life.
59	Emily Brown	Stress Management	Finding Your Calm: Different Ways to Relax	Students will explore different simple ways to unwind and reset their energy such as breathing, creativity, movement, or quiet focus. Students will try a few ideas and discover what works best for them when they need to relax and recharge.
60	Nora Mangan	Stress Management	Using Simple Doodling to Manage Stress	Students will learn how simple doodling techniques can help with stress and self-care. This interactive session will introduce a structured drawing activity (Zentangle) that students can use to relax and reset.
61	Travis Satterlee	Performance Mindset	Stress Less Focus More: Staying Calm Under Pressure	Students will learn practical ways to stay calm and focused when things feel stressful like tests, sports, or everyday challenges. Through breathing exercises and fun interactive activities, students will experience how their body reacts to stress and learn simple techniques to stay in control and perform their best.
62	James Hill	Emotional Awareness	How Thoughts and Feelings Work	Students learn how to respond effectively to thorughts and feelings.
63	Nina Menis / Dr. Laura Bokar	Stress Management	Stress Less, Play More	Finding the simple Joys - Finding joy in midst of the chaos, stress, and even boredom of everyday life can seem a little crazy. But being able to find joy in everyday moments—something psychologists call "micro-joys"—can significantly boost mental health by reducing stress hormones like cortisol, increasing “happiness hormones” like dopamine and serotonin, and building emotional resilience. Moments of "savoring" the good in whatever is happening around you can foster optimism, improve emotional regulation, and rewire the brain toward positive thinking. Discover ways to rewire the brain toward recognizing joy. This can change the way an individual experiences the ups and downs of life.
64	Kristin Lee / Kara Mulligan	Performance Mindset	Stay Cool Under Pressure	Students learn about tools they can use to regulate and stay calm in the moment.
65	Dr. Lisa Konick	Stress Management	From Overwhelmed to Okay: Finding Your Calm	Explore ways to calm your body and mind that work best for you.
66	Christina Maki		College Readiness Redefined: Prioritizing Mental Health, Connection, and Adaptability	What if being “college ready” had less to do with perfect grades and more to do with your mental health, friendships, and flexibility? Learn how to handle stress, take care of yourself, and build a future that doesn’t have to be perfectly planned.
67	Jo Berg	Confidence and Mindset	Positive Thinking Power	Students will learn a practical strategy they can use in everyday life to help them change their thoughts to better manage their stress and how they view the world around them.
68	Amy Smith	Focus and Motivation	Focus Power	Students learn strategies to improve concentration and stay on task.
69	Will deBolt	Stress Management	Managing the World and All of It's Challenges	Exploring frame of mind and taking charge when overwhelmed. Taking on high pressure moments with grace and making the most of your headspace.
70	Jeff Sturgeon	Confidence and Mindset	Meditation	Students explore mediation. Bring a pillow or a cushion.
71	Kevin Nalefski	Performance Mindset	Creating your Inner Citadel	Students will create a mental habit that will allow them to keep confident control over their actions even when faced with stress and uncertainty so they can perform at their best during important moments.
72	Ann Bakshis	Emotional Awareness	Handling Big Feelings	Students learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions.
73	Molly Murray / Mary Lazowski	Stress Management	"Filling the Tank" Stress Relief through Dog Petting	Petting a dog provides immediate stress relief by lowering cortisol (stress hormone) levels and increasing oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, which reduce anxiety and boost moods. Just 10-15 minutes of interaction can significantly reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and slow heart rates for both humans and dogs.
74	Ebony Baker	Wellness Skills	Strong Mind Strong You	Students explore how a strong mindset helps them succeed in school and life.
75	Helena Hitzeman / Dr. Bob Miller	Wellness Skills	Qigong: Body, Breath, and Mind	In this workshop, students will learn a short qigong routine that promotes relaxation and fosters attention. We will discuss the principles of qigong—posture, breath, and mindfulness—and explore, through actual qigong practice, how a greater awareness of our bodies helps us to regulate our emotions and respond in a healthy way to challenges. Participants should wear loose fitting clothing.
76	John Noffke	Wellness Skills	Water Granding and The Backyard Koi Pond: Your Own Happy Place	In this session, we explore creative landscaping techniques to cultivate a "happy place" that offers a profound sense of peace and personal retreat. We will discuss how to manage water chemistry and plant selection to ensure a healthy, vibrant ecosystem for your aquatic life. Next, we dive into the world of Koi Fish: what they are, why they can be such a significant investment, and how to properly care for them. To wrap up, we will examine how the combination of responsibility, creativity, and fulfillment leads to a rewarding hobby and a better work-life balance.
77	Katie Genovesi / Jeff Farson	Finding Hope during loss	Finding Hope during times of loss	Students are encouraged to sign up for this session if they have experienced a recent loss and are looking to connect with other students. We will discuss grief and how to find hope.
78	Vicky Georagcopoulos	Stress Management	Sweet Stress Relief: Cookie Decorating for Calm and Creativity	Take a break, relax, and tap into your creative side with this hands on cookie decorating session. Led by a professional baker, students will learn simple decorating techniques while using the process as a way to slow down, focus, and de stress. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun, be creative, and leave with a few delicious masterpieces and a calmer mindset.
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