Presentations, Publications, & Advocacy
CPS OSCPA SWAP 2025 Presentation
Utilizing the Ages and Stages Questionnaire with Preschool Students: Overview & Implementation
At the Chicago Public Schools School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising (SWAP) Conference, I co-presented a session with my internship supervisor on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2) and its use with preschool students. The SWAP Conference is an annual mini-conference created by and for school counselors and postsecondary coaches to share best practices and innovative, student-centered approaches.
Drawing from our work at the school, our presentation explored how early social-emotional data can help guide counseling decisions, inform school-wide supports, and strengthen collaboration with teachers and families. We also discussed the importance of shifting from reactive responses to more proactive support so counselors feel more confident supporting young students experiencing big emotions.
From Referral Patterns to Proactive Screening: Implementing the ASQ:SE-2 in Preschool
Publication in the Illinois Counseling Association CONTACT Newsletter
This article, published in the Illinois School Counselor Association’s Spring 2026 issue of CONTACT, highlights my experience implementing the Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2) as a proactive screening tool in early childhood settings. The article outlines how data from this assessment was used to identify patterns, inform Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions, and shift school counseling practices from reactive referrals to preventative, data-driven support.
In the course during my masters program at Loyola University Chicago, Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, myself and two other students were tasked with creating a professional poster and handout for a conference on a clinical concern in a specific population . We chose to examine trauma and PTSD in children who have experienced homicide personally or in their community. We also presented our findings to our class in a conference format.