School Health Conference
This conference is jointly organized by Southeast Service Cooperative, South Central Service Cooperative, and South West Service Cooperative for professionals supporting student mental and physical health in schools. Join us at any of the three locations—Mankato, Rochester, and Marshall—for speakers and breakout sessions.
Keynote Spotlights:
Kathryn Goetzke, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Hope Officer at The Shine Hope Company, will be joining us. Kathryn is a leader in the science of hope, creator of the evidence-based college course Hopeful Mindsets, and founder of the nonprofit Ifred, which has developed award-winning programs like Hopeful Minds and Hopeful Cities. She is also the author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope and host of the podcast The Hope Matrix.
The Professional Dangerousness Collective, co-founded by Jessica Hoeper of Ray of Hope and Brëanna McMullen of McMullen Consulting, offers enriched opportunities to explore the critical topic of Professional Dangerousness (PD). Grounded in real-life examples and shared challenges, their collaborative approach empowers meaningful, connective, and purposeful change. Experience their dedication to nurturing compassion in this session.
Cost/Registration/CEUs:
- $25; Chipotle lunch buffet included (sponsored by Medica)
- Register for the Mankato location here. Please select which breakouts you will be attending.
- CEUs: 6 Clock Hours (meeting MBON, MBOSW, and PELSBY requirements) available!
Schedule of Events:
8 – 9 a.m. • Check-in / Networking / Light Breakfast
9 – 9:10 a.m. • Opening Statements / Welcome
9– 10:15 a.m. • Keynote Speaker: Professional Dangerousness and Speakers: Bre McMullen and Jessica Hoeper (Main Conference Room)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. • Networking / Break
Breakout Session I
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
🔹 FamilyWise Services - NEAR Science: Understanding ACEs & Building Self-Healing Communities – Barbara Sorum (Main Conference Room - Pine)
- Addressing intergenerational and historical trauma
- Promoting healing, protective factors, and resilience
- Understanding neurobiology, epigenetics, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research
🔹 Let’s Be BLUNT: All About Youth Nicotine & Cannabis Use – PH Moua & Abby Tricker (Virtual - Agate Room)
- Learn about current trends and strategies for student support
🔹 Therapeutic Teaching Model: “How to Stay Curious” – Alma Marquez ( Monarch Room)
- Attunement, prevention interventions, and strategies for supporting behavioral students
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Lunch (Provided at each site; sponsored by Medica)
12:30 – 1:35 p.m. • Keynote Speaker: HOPE Network and Speaker: Kathryn L. Goetzke, MBA (Virtual - Main Conference Room)
1:35 – 1:45 p.m. • Networking / Break
Breakout Session II
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
🔹 Lutheran Social Services: Resources for Students & Families in Need – Kate Hengy-Gretz (Agate Room)
🔹 Cannabis: Expected Challenges and ProactiveMeasures Schools and Municipalities Can Adopt to Safeguard Students' Health and Wellbeing – Bruce Bomier (Monarch Room)
- Understanding vaping and its impact on youth mental health
- MN data, policy recommendations, and resources
🔹 From Challenge to Change: Using HOPE to Transform Student Support – Casandra Hainley (Main Conference Room - Pine)
- Understanding ACEs and implementing the HOPE framework
- Strengths-based screening and practical tools for immediate implementation
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. • Wrap-Up / Conference Evaluation / CEUs / Goodbye