NatCon 2025 - Breakout Sessions

CharacterStrong Secondary Champions Panel: Real Stories, Real Impact

Written by CharacterStrong | May 30, 2025 9:16:42 PM

CharacterStrong Secondary Champions Panel: Real Stories, Real Impact

Facilitator: John Norlin,  Chief Executive Officer, CharacterStrong

Panelists:

Dr. Debbie Beagle, Student Activity Director, District 129, IL
Anthony Norris, Principal, South Doyle Middle School, TN
Meredith Osborne, Counselor, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, HI
Dr. Andre Stout, Principal, Truman Middle School, WA

Topic: CharacterStrong Solution

Grade Band: 6-12

Audience:  Classroom Educators, Counselors, Building Leadership, District Leadership

Tier: All Tiers

Room: 405, Session 5

What does successful CharacterStrong implementation look like in action? Learn from experienced educators who have championed this work in their schools and districts. This panel of secondary leaders will share real-world stories, challenges, and lessons learned from implementing CharacterStrong in middle and high schools. Discover practical strategies, creative solutions, and best practices to strengthen student engagement, build a positive school culture, and support well-being. Come ready to listen, learn, and be inspired by those making a lasting impact with Tier 1 supports.