Presentations

National and International Presentations

Geesa, R. L., Maynard, R. L., & Barrow, S. (2025, April). Exploring self- and collective efficacy of school counselors, principals, and teachers in Iowa schools. In R. L. Geesa (Chair), Examining the changing paradigms of school counseling: Utilizing current research to enhance collaboration and equity. Symposium conducted at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Denver, CO.

Geesa, R. L., Maynard, R. L., & Barrow, S. (2024, November). Exploring school counselor-principal-teacher collaboration in PK-12 schools. Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA.

Geesa, R. L., Maynard, R. L., & Barrow, S. (2024, April). Exploring equity and access in Iowa schools through school counselor-principal-teacher collaboration. In R. L. Geesa (Chair), Exploring the role of school counselors and principals to promote equity and inclusion in schools. Symposium conducted at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Barrow, S., Geesa, R. L., Maynard, R., & Kunce, D. (2024, February). Unifying school counseling, educational leadership, and teacher preparation: Collaborative innovations for meeting students’ academic, social-emotional, college-, career- and life-readiness needs. Paper presented at Eastern Education Research Association Annual Conference. Clearwater, FL.

Geesa, R. L., Maynard, R., Kunce, D., & Barrow, S. (2023, November). Exploring collective efficacy of school counselors, principals, and teachers to meet students’ needs: A case study. Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN.

Kruczek, T., & Geesa, R. L. (2023, April). Revisiting the perceptions of school leaders and school counselors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In R. L. Geesa (Chair), Seeking truth to better meet PK-12 students’ needs through school counselor-principal collaboration. Symposium conducted at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Elam, N. P., & Geesa, R. L. (2022, November). Principals’ perceptions of hiring and evaluating school counselors and understanding their working relationships. Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Seattle, WA.

McConnell, K., & Geesa, R. L. (2022, April). Doctoral mentoring via Zoom: Mentoring pathways program for EdD candidates during COVID-19. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

Geesa, R. L., Elam, N. P., & Nugent, V. A. (2022, April). Exploring principal and school counselor perceptions of school counselor roles and responsibilities to foster collaboration. In R. L. Geesa (Chair), Creating social capital through school counselor-principal collaboration: Fostering equitable and accessible student learning environments. Symposium to be conducted atAmerican Educational Research Association Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

Kruczek, T., & Geesa, R. L. (2022, April). Cultivating collaboration: Revising school counselor and principal preparations programs to facilitate positive and inclusive relationships. In R. L. Geesa (Chair), Creating social capital through school counselor-principal collaboration: Fostering equitable and accessible student learning environments. Symposium to be conducted atAmerican Educational Research Association Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

Geesa, R. L., Robbin, K., & Shively, K. L. (2022, April). Collaboration through o-SEL: A framework to guide teaching of social-emotional learning in online environments. Paper to be presented atAmerican Educational Research Association Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

Geesa, R., Kruczek, T., Ritchie, L., & Fahey, M. (2021, November). Fostering collaborative principal & school counselor relationships. Presented at Indiana Association of School Principal Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Elam, N. P., Geesa, R. L., & Ceresa, M. (2021, November). School counselors’ presence in administrative leadership roles. Presented atUniversity Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Columbus, OH.

Geesa, R., Kruczek, T., Ritchie, L., & Fahey, M. (2021, November). Fostering collaborative principal & school counselor relationships. Presented at Indiana School Counselor Association Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Geesa, R. L., Kruczek, T., & Mayes, R. D. (2021, August). School leader and school counselor attitudes and beliefs of schools and student behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at InternationalCouncil of Professors of Educational Leadership Annual Conference. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., Kruczek, T., & Mayes, R. D. (2021, April). Meeting students’ needs during a global pandemic: School leader and school counselor perceptions. In R. L. Geesa (Chair), Principal and school counselor collaboration to support all students. Symposium to be conducted at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., & Mayes, R. D. (2021, March). A framework of preservice training for school administrator and school counselor collaboration. Paper accepted to be presented at Evidence-Based School Counseling Annual Conference. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., & Kruzcek, T. (2021, February). A framework for collaborative principal and school counselor preparation. To be presented at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Campus Compact Annual Conference, Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., & Kruzcek, T. (2021, February). Increasing partnerships in educational leadership and school counseling. To be presented at The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities Annual School Counselor Workshop, Virtual.

Quick, M., Geesa, R. L., Elam, N., McDonald, K. M., Kim, J., & McPherson, A. (2020, November). Leading and supporting school counselors through evaluation systems: A national study. Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., Kruczek, T., Mayes, R. D., & McDonald, K. M. (2020, August). Perceptions in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. To be presented at International Council of Professors of Educational Leaders Annual Conference. Virtual.

Mayes, R. D. & Geesa, R. L. (2020, April). Collaborative school counselor and school leader preparation. To be presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., Mayes, R. D., & McDonald, K. M. (2020, March). A framework of preservice training for school administrator and school counseling collaboration. Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference. Boca Raton, FL. (Accepted but could not be presented because of COVID).

Kim, J., Geesa, R. L., & McDonald, K. (2019, November). School principals’ and counselors’ focus on college and career readiness: Goals and expectations for postsecondary education. Paper to be presented at University Council for Educational Administration Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Mayes, R. D., Elam, N., Geesa, R. L., & McConnell, K. (2019, November). School administrators’ perceptions on school counselor evaluation: A national study. Paper to be presented at University Council for Educational Administration Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Quick, M., Boyland, L., & Mayes, R. D. (2019, November). School counselors & principals: An interactive session of dos and don’ts for more effective collaboration. Paper to be presented at Indiana Association of School Principals Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Mayes, R. D. & Lowery, K. (2019, October). Committed to social justice: Training school counselors and school administrators in social justice advocacy and collaboration. Paper presented at Association of Counselor Education & Supervision Biennial Conference. Seattle, WA.

Dr. Renae Mayes presenting at the Association of Counselor Education & Supervision Biennial Conference in October 2019

Lowery, K. & Mayes, R. D. (2019, October). Lessons from achievers and outsiders within: A call for school principal-counselor collaborative advocacy for Black girls. Paper presented at Mid-western Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH.

Elam, N., Geesa, R. L., Mayes, R. D., & McConnell, K. (2019, July). School counselors’ perceptions on comprehensive school counseling (CSC) adherence and implementation. Paper presented at International Council of Professors of Educational Leaders Annual Conference. Aliso Viejo, CA.

Geesa, R. L., Mayes, R. D., Lowery, K. P., Quick, M. M., Boyland, L., Kim, J., Elam, N., & McDonald, K. (2019, July). A framework for collaborative school leader and school counselor preparation. Paper presented at International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership Annual Conference. Aliso Viejo, CA.

Dr. Rachel Geesa presenting on the Comprehensive Counseling Initiative at the Connecticut School Administrator and Counselor Leadership Forum on August 20, 2019

Young, D. & Quick, M. M. (2019, February). Training school leaders to mitigate implicit bias.Paper presented at the Eastern Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Quick, M. M., Boyland, L., Geesa, R. L., Mayes, R. D., Lowery, K. P., Kim, J., & McDonald, K. (2018, November). Collaborative principal-school counselor preparation: National standards alignment to improve training between principals and school counselors. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Houston, TX.

Geesa, R. L., Elam, N. Mayes, R. D., & McConnell, K. (2018, November). School administrators’ perceptions on comprehensive school counseling (CSC) adherence and implementation. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Houston, TX.

Geesa, R. L. (2017, November). Educational leadership department collaboration with counselor educators. Presented at the Indiana School Counselor Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Quick, M. M., Geesa, R. L., Boyland, L., Lowery, K. P., & Mayes, R. D. (2017, November). School leaders supporting school counselors to implement comprehensive school counseling programs. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual Conference. Denver, CO.

Local Presentations

Geesa, R. L., & Barrow, S. (2023, February). Collaborative principal and school counselor relationships. Presented at EdPrepLab & Ball State Site Visit at Ben Davis Christian Church. Indianapolis, IN.

Kruczek, T., & Geesa, R. L. (2022, June). Collaborative principal & school counselor practices: Day 2. Presented at Indiana School Counselor and Administrator Collaboration Institute. Muncie, IN.

Kruczek, T., & Geesa, R. L. (2022, June). Collaborative principal & school counselor practices: Day 1. Presented at Indiana School Counselor and Administrator Collaboration Institute. Muncie, IN.

Elam, N. P., Geesa, R. L., & Quick, M. M. (2021, November). Leading and supporting school counselors through evaluation systems. Presented at Indiana Association of School Principals Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Geesa, R. L., Kruczek, T., Ritchie, L., & Fahey, M. (2021, November). Collaborative principal & school counselor relationships to meet all students’ needs. Presented at Indiana Association of School Principals Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Geesa, R. L., Kruczek, T., Ritchie, L., & Fahey, M. (2021, November). Fostering collaborative principal & school counselor relationships. Presented at Indiana Association of School Counselors Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Invited Presentations

Geesa, R. L., & Barrow, S. (2023, February). Collaborative principal & school counselor relationships. EdPrepLab American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Conference Site Visit. Indianapolis, IN.

Kruzcek, T., & Geesa, R. L. (2021, April). School counselors and leaders supporting MTSS. Presented at East Central Educational Service Center Monthly School Counselor Affinity Group Meeting. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., Kruzcek, T., Boyland, L. G., & Ritchie, L. (2021, April). Increasing partnerships in educational leadership and school counseling. Presented at Indiana Association of School Principals District 6 Group Meeting. Virtual.

Kruzcek, T., & Geesa, R. L. (2021, March). School counselors as leaders. Presented at East Central Educational Service Center Monthly School Counselor Affinity Group Meeting. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L., & Kruzcek, T. (2021, February). Increasing partnerships in educational leadership and school counseling. Presented at The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities Annual School Counselor Workshop. Virtual.

Geesa, R. L. (2017, November). Educational leadership department collaboration with counselor educators. Presented at the Indiana School Counselor Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.