2022 School Safety Conference Plenary and Workshop Presentations

Conference plenary and workshops were led by professionals from GDOE and community partners. To access the presentation, please click on the title of each workshop. 

1. Active Shooter Awareness (Presented by: Officer Joseph Anderson, MRFC Intelligence Analyst)

2. GDOE 5-Year State Strategic Plan (Presented by: Deputy Joseph Sanchez, Curriculum & Instruction)

3. Falling Forward (Motivational Talk) (Presented by: Mr. Michael Meno, Principal, Southern High School) 

4. Systematic (Active) Supervision (Presented by: Frank Limtiaco, Program Coordinator/PBIS Coach, SCCE)

5. American Red Cross Preparedness (Presented by: Ambrosio Constantino, Guam American Red Cross)

6. Autism Awareness (Presented by: Brian Enriquez, CRT-TA, Division of Special Education)

7. Beginner's Yoga (Presented by: Tamarie Fegurgur, Program Coordinator, Food & Nutrition Program)

8. Communication in the Workplace (Presented by: Nadine Cepeda, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

9. Crime Stoppers Program (School), Board Policy 472 (Presented by: James McDonald, Board Chairman for Guam Crime Stoppers & Director of Region 12 USA Crime Stoppers Board & GDOE School Resource Officer Ryan Aguigui

10. Cultural Sensitivity (Presented by: Steven Pangelinan, Social Services Supervisor, SCCE)

11. Disability Awareness (Presented by: Anna Perez & Josielyn San Nicolas, Social Workers, Division of Special Education)

12. Discipline (Student) Procedures, SOP1200-018 (Presented by: Christopher Anderson, Administrator & Dr. Carmen Garrido, SPC, Student Support Services Division)

13. EEO, ADA, BP901-Title IX, and WCC (Presented by: EEO/Title IX Coordinator)

    • American Disabilities Act Awareness , BP901/Title IX, EEO Awareness, Worker's Compensation Commission 

14. Guam Police Department Forum

    •  Workplace Violence 

15. Healthy Boundaries (Presented by: Sonia Pablo, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

16. Healthy Eating & Exercise for Adults (Presented by: Matthew Sablan, Program Coordinator, Child Nutrition Program)

17. Real life application of Nutrition (Presented by: Jesse Rosario, Owner/Nutrition Professional)

18. How to Balance Personal & Professional Development (Presented by: Dr. Lisa Baza, Judicial Therapist, Superior Court of Guam)

    • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Professional Growth Goal Exploration, Purpose Exercise, My Purpose Statement, SWOT Analysis

19. Interviewing Skills (Presented by: Jesse Baleto, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

20. Managing Anger & Developing Healthier Ways of Other and Ourselves (Presented by: Dr. Tony Cruz, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

21. Managing Stress (Presented by: Sonia Pablo, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

22. Mental Health First Aid (Presented by: Jamie Pangelinan & Jesrae Moylan, Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center)

23. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse (Presented by: Lydia Jesus, Child Protective Services, Department of Public Health & Social Services)

24. Safe Crisis Management (Presented by: Tricia Taitague, Program Coordinator, Division of Special Education) 

25. Search & Seizure (Presented by: GDOE Legal Counsel, Christopher Anderson, SSSD Administrator, and GDOE School Resource Officers  

26. The Dangers of Tobacco Use and Vaping

    • Presented by: Alex Silverio, Guam Public Health & Social Services 

    • Presented by: Deborah Duenas & Hanna Fiesta 

27. Trauma-Informed Care: Enhancing Youth Wellness (Presented by: Jean Macalinao & Rosario Perez, Clinicians, WestCare of the Pacific Islands)

28. Truancy Prevention & Reduction: Keeping Students in School (Presented by: Sherry Sanchez, School Resource Officer Supervisor, SSSD)

29. Working with Survivors of Trauma (Presented by: Jesse Baleto, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

30. Understanding Board Policy 409 & Cell Phone Policy 406 (Presented by: Terry Naputi, Program Coordinator, Student Support Services Division)

31. 4 Lenses - Understanding Personalities for Workplace Success (Presented by: Nadine Cepeda, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

32. Understanding Developmental Approaches for Engagement (Presented by: Dr. Tony Cruz, School Psychologist, Student Support Services Division)

33. Understanding Law Enforcement (Presented by: Attorney Christine Tenorio, Legal Counsel, GDOE & Attorney Jeremiah Luther, Legal Counsel, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority)

34. Work to Wellness, Guam LINC Services (Presented by: Jesse Libby, Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center)

Other Resources 

1.  Safety Conference Planning Team Hot Wash (After-Action Report)