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Breakout Session 1: Leading with Fortitude: Using Your Strengths from Purpose to Impact 
by Student Leadership Programs (UNG)
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Dr. Joe Cash
Joe Cash has 20 years of experience in the traditional and non-traditional secondary classroom, building and district-level administration, and teaching undergraduate and graduate-level education courses. He is currently Assistant Superintendent for Mountain Education.
As a practitioner of narrative, Dr. Cash is a certified Gallup StrengthsFinder coach and has worked with hundreds of individuals and teams on recognizing and maximizing their individual and collective talents. He most enjoys his work with educators to equip and embolden students to redefine their own identity narratives. He also holds certifications from the Extreme Leadeship Institute, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and safeTALK. His educational background includes a BS in Social Science Education from the University of North Georgia, a MEd. in History The University of North Georgia, a EdS and PhD. in Educational Leadership and Statistical Research from The University of Southern Mississippi.
Martha G. Kent, Ed.S
Martha Kent is the Director of Student and Staff Wellness at Mountain Education Charter High School. Her focus is on the non-cognitive aspects of the whole student and building a strengths based approach to both student and staff wellness. She brings 36 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings including public, private, and DODDS overseas schools to the table to help adults and students use their purpose and strengths to become successful in everyday life. With this diverse experience, she has seen what a difference addressing the non-cognitive areas can do to increase academic achievement and develop leadership skills . She holds a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Education from the University of North Georgia and an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. In addition to being a certified Gallup StrengthsFinder coach, Ms. Kent is also a certified trainer for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), safeTALK, Youth Mental Health First Aid and Sources of Strength.