TLS Breakout Session

Dr. Toyka Whitley Dr. T. Whitley, a California native now based in Arizona, holds a doctorate in Education: Curriculum and Instruction. Her extensive experience in diverse educational settings fuels her expertise in supporting teachers with inclusive education, instructional strategies, educational technology, and special education. Dr. T.’s commitment extends beyond the classroom as the founder/director of […]

Tony Mosley M.Ed. Tony Mosley M.Ed. is a school counselor with over 18 years of experience. He comes from a diverse background as his career consists of film, television, and stage acting, professional disc jockey/emcee, Division-1 college athlete & coach. As a certified mindfulness instructor, his experience has led him to create “Breath of Life”,

Dr. Authur (A.J.) Johnson Dr. Authur (A.J.) Johnson currently serves as Director of Student Support for Climate & Culture in the Pendergast Elementary School District. In this leadership role Pendergast has witnessed a decrease in major student disciplinary infractions by 30%. Dr. Johnson’s passion for helping school leaders foster environments conducive for effective teaching and

Corey Benson Corey Benson has serviced thousands of at risk youth for nearly twenty years with an abundance of success! Mr. Benson specializes in supporting students who have been expelled from a regular school setting, either in the role of Director, Principal, teacher or counselor, Mr. Benson has managed success for at risk students in

Celina German, M.Ed. Celina German is a doctoral student in the Learning, Literacies, and Technology program at Arizona State University. German’s research focuses on Racial Literacy in English Teacher Education and sustaining culture affinity programs through community collaborations. German’s teaching experience informs her lines of inquiry. Before starting her PhD program, German taught 11th-grade English

Ms. Amaria Porter Born in Chicago, Illinois, Amaria is a recent graduate of Agua Fria High School and is 18 years old. Currently, Amaria is attending South Mountain Community College, studying Secondary Education with an emphasis on History. Amaria is navigating college life while also supporting others and learning as she goes. During her junior

Ms. Ziza Young  Born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Texas, Ziza Young is a recent graduate of Ridge Point High School and is 19 years old.  Currently, Ziza is taking a gap year to evaluate her collegiate options that align with her film and theater interests. Ziza’s passion for film was ignited when

Ms. Elisabet Cortez Proudly born and raised in Phoenix, Eisabet Cortez is a recent graduate of Agua Fria High School and is 18 years old. Elisabet is currently a sophomore at Arizona State University, studying Secondary Education with a specialization in History. Elisabet is passionate about creating inclusive learning spaces and empowering the next generation

Alisa Johnson Alisa Johnson, M.Ed,. is a gifted specialist in the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Alisa is also a professional development consultant presenting practices on cultivating culturally responsive, dynamic learning communities. Alisa presents at district, state and national professional conferences. She co-authored an article in the NAGC Gifted Child Today professional

Khariah Clark, Associate Mindfulness Coach Khariah was raised in Columbus, GA where she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She served four years on active duty at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. After her military service, she became a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor at SWIHA (Southwest Institute of Healing Arts) in Tempe, AZ.