Legal & Ethical Issues

Ryerson, Matt

Dr. Matt Ryerson has worked in youth development, education, and risk behavior prevention for 15 years in LEA’s and nonprofit organizations. He brings extensive experience working in partnership with school districts, mental health services, and juvenile justice programs. Mr. Ryerson led the Bradley County (TN) Safe Schools/Healthy Students site in the 2005 cohort.  He currently serves as a trainer for the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention, and as an executive at the United Way of Bradley County.

Matt speaks on school safety, security and climate; education and the law; grant writing and resource development; and bullying.

Stone, Carolyn

Dr. Carolyn Stone is a former President of the American School Counselor Association, and is one of the most influential members of the school counseling community today. She is currently Associate Professor of Counselor Education at University of North Florida, has published dozens of books and journal articles, and brings 35 years’ experience in education.

Dr. Stone presents nationwide on legal, ethical, leadership and accountability issues for school counselors, and is an expert in team-based approaches to school improvement.

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