Free Webinar
Beyond the Classroom:
How District Leadership Addresses Behavior Challenges at Scale
Recorded June 18th, 2025 | 1:00pm ET
A powerful customer panel moderated by Kareeme Hawkins and Dr. Tami Dean, featuring district leaders from Newton County Schools (GA) and Clark County School District (NV) as they share how they’re navigating rising behavior challenges with practical, district-wide strategies. Followed by Q&A.
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You'll Walk Away With:
- Evidence-based behavior interventions and district-wide implementation
- How teacher coaching and data use are evolving
- Real examples of what’s driving positive outcomes across classrooms
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All attendees can download and fill out a certificate of attendance that may count toward CEUs depending on your district's approval of courses.
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All attendees can download and fill out a certificate of attendance that may count toward CEUs depending on your district's approval of courses.
About The Presenters
Tami Dean
Director of Educational Partnerships at RethinkEd
Dr. Tami Dean is a veteran educator, coach, and leader with over 20 years of experience spanning classroom instruction, curriculum design, and educational leadership. She has supported educators across K–12 and higher education through strategic planning, professional development, and program design that centers student learning and educator growth. Dr. Dean brings deep expertise in instructional design, teacher preparation, and leveraging data to support school and district improvement.
Shelia Thomas
Chief Strategy and Support Services Officer at GCEL
Dr. Shelia Thomas, Chief Strategy and Support Services Officer for Newton County Schools, is an advocate in student, staff, and family wellness. She is a pioneering leader in promoting the whole-child approach to education, focusing on student and staff mental wellbeing to foster positive school climate. Dr. Thomas has spearheaded initiatives that prioritize the holistic development of students and staff. Her belief in PBIS has strengthened student engagement, wellbeing, and success.
Dr. Keith Benton
Director of Student and Family Support at Newton County Schools
Dr. Keith M. Benton, a lifelong Georgia native from Decatur, is a dedicated educator, community leader, and advocate for at-risk youth. After excelling in athletics from an early age, he received a full athletic scholarship in football to Tuskegee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Social Work along with academic and athletic honors. He later obtained his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Georgia and earned both his Specialist and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University in Sarasota.
Dr. Tammie Carter
Director Student Services at Clark County School District
Dr. Tammie Carter is a native Las Vegan where she resides with her husband. As a blended family she is the mother of four beautiful daughters. Dr. Carter is an accomplished educator and consultant with an extensive background in social work and education. She holds multiple degrees, including a BA in Social Work Psychology, a BA in Education, and three master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling. Additionally, she earned a PhD in Educational Psychology.
Amanda Hearon
Director Student Services at Clark County School District
Amanda Hearon is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years in PreK–12 education, specializing in special education, early childhood, and inclusive practices. Currently serving as Student Services Region Director II, Amanda Hearon oversees cross-functional teams, leads district-wide initiatives, and facilitates professional development in areas such as behavior intervention and IEP best practices. She holds an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and a Master’s in Urban Elementary Education.
Kareeme Hawkins
National Director of Customer Success at RethinkEd
Kareeme is a passionate advocate of all students who believes social emotional learning (SEL) is a lifelong quest. She is creative, while also demonstrating sound business judgment, intuitiveness and well-developed planning. Her analytical and communication skills are at a consistently high level of performance in a variety of progressively, responsible and challenging assignments. Her specialties include building leadership capacity, team development, guidance curriculum, Social Emotional Learning, and more.
Ms. Tiphanie Dean
School Climate Specialist at Newton County Schools
As a school climate specialist, Ms. Dean's focus is cultivating a healthy, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. With an understanding of underlying needs at her school, she can develop targeted solutions. Her efforts reinforce developmental foundations so each student can reach their full potential.
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