Secular Audiences

Sandy has always felt a responsibility to be actively involved in her career field and professional organizations. For over twenty-five years Sandy Austin has spoken to many secular groups and conferences. Sandy’s experiences as a teacher, coach, school counselor, and as President of the Colorado School Counselor Association make Sandy a knowledgeable and informative speaker.

Topics

Topics Sandy has spoken on:

  • Preventing Kids from Falling through the Cracks
  • Dealing with Angry Teens
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Multiple Lessons from Multiple Suicides
  • Lessons Learned from the Shootings at Columbine High School
  • Crisis Response Planning
  • Creating a Crisis Response Manual
  • Leadership Strategies
  • Career and College Planning — Finding Your Way through the Maze

Appearances

Sandy has spoken to the following groups:

  • American School Counselor Assn.
  • Colorado School Counselor Assn.
  • Vermont School Counselor Assn.
  • Wyoming School Counselor Assn.
  • Public Entity Risk Institute On-line Symposium
  • Colorado Assn. of School Executives conference
  • Tri-County Trust — Suicide Puzzle Seminar (CO)
  • Adams County Counselor Training
  • Montebello (CA) Unified School District
  • Assets for Colorado Youth — Voices of Strength Conference
  • Thornton High School Parent Meeting
  • West Alameda Kiwanis Club
  • BelMar Optimists Club
  • Parents Surviving Suicide Group