Mental Health
Dr. Debra Lynn Arce
Specializing in Early Childhood, Science Curriculum, Special Populations, Classroom Management, Vertical Alignment, and Discipline
Education
She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies from the University of Houston, a Master’s in Education Administration from the University of Texas Pan American, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the same institution. Her extensive certifications include Texas Teacher Certificates for various grade levels, Standard Bilingual and Special Education certifications, Gifted & Talented training, and qualifications in educational administration evaluation systems. Additionally, she has completed superintendent certification coursework. Beyond academia, she co-founded Texas Curriculum Writers (since 2013), Tiny Tots Consultants (since 2022), and Science 2.0 Unfolded (since 2022).
Training/Workshops for Teachers To Assist in Classroom Instruction
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Behavioral Management Plan: “A La Daycare”
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Children’s Mental Health Disorder Fact Booklet and Behavioral Contracts
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Dealing and Preventing Bullying
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Developing Behavioral Intervention Plans
Workshops Particular for Mental Health
Children’s Mental Health Disorder Fact Booklet and Behavioral Contracts: This session is for prekindergarten through sixth grade teachers who will learn how to deal with
students diagnosed with mental health disorders and how to create Behavioral Contracts.
With A Little Help from My Friends!: This training session focuses on creating safe educational environments free from bullying, promoting students' mental health and holistic development. By establishing "Bully-Free Zones," we invest in students' safety and well-being, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Together, we build a supportive community that stands against bullying, safeguarding every student's right to a secure and nurturing learning experience.
Lex Moschakis and Breean Miller
Specializing in Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and counselor research-based training programs, they provide tailored curricula designed to empower children in grades 5-12 with skills to support their mental well-being.
Training/Workshops
Live Big SEL Curriculum - Access & Training - School counselors and mental health professionals will complete virtual training to implement the Live Big SEL curriculum, empowering students with confidence, resilience, and self-leadership skills. They'll gain access to a year's worth of fully planned SEL lessons and ongoing coaching, ensuring they deliver impactful lessons that drive positive behavior change.
Leading Trauma-Informed Groups - In this session, teachers and counselors will be trained in how to lead small groups and classrooms with a trauma-informed approach. Trainees will leave with an understanding of how trauma impacts students, their ability to learn, and ways to interact in group settings with students who will have experienced trauma so that all will thrive.
Lisa Atkinson M.S. LPC and Alexandra Reyna M.S. LPC-S
RockIT Education Group
Specializing in Mental Health
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitative Services. Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Services
Certifications:
Lisa Atkinson - Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Alexandra Reyna - Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Certified Anger Resolution Therapist.
Other: Lisa and Alexandra each have over 7 years of experience in mental health, empowering individuals to build self-confidence, improve thinking patterns, strengthen relationships, and minimize symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Workshops Particular for Mental Health
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Social Media and the Impact on Mental Health: Participants will gain awareness of the impact social media can have on mental health and learn ways to manage, monitor, and limit social media usage.
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Creating a Healthy Lifestyle: Participants will become more knowledgeable about healthy habits that can be implemented into daily routines, setting a solid foundation for good mental health.
Dr. Eleazar Ramirez
Specializing in School Mental Health and Special Education Issues; Student
Behavioral Management and School Safety Concerns; Classroom Management
and School Discipline Challenges;
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Texas in Austin, Master’s in Education from the University of North Texas in Denton.
Certifications: K-8 classroom teacher, all-level principals, ESL, Kindergarten, External ESF Facilitator.
Other: Coached 10+ principals, all of whom raised their school performance standards to exit monitoring within one year.
Workshops Particular for Mental Health
School Personnel Training:
Dr. Ramirez provides trainings on the following topics, as per the school’s needs:
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A positive behavioral intervention that supports as approach to improve children and adolescent behavior;
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How to address bullying behavior;
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How to establish effective student-teacher relationships;
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Things personnel should know to avoid referrals to cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds;