Come and join us for a day of celebrating counselors and learning GREAT things that are happening in our profession! Ruben Perez will be our keynote speaker as we celebrate Counselors across Region 16, and capitalize on the amazing impact you are making with our students! 

Rubén G. Perez has been in education since 1988. His firsthand experience with students considered at-risk (school dependent) comes from various positions. In K–8 he taught general education, English language learners, and preforming arts. As a district administrator for K–12, he focused on closing the achievement gap, teacher retention, economic and cultural diversity, and districtwide dropout interventions. He specialized in working with students who felt disenfranchised with school and the community around them. He is well familiar with effective techniques that work with students who are predisposed to tantrums and apathy.