| Jenny Betz School Climate Specialist WestEd Jenny Betz is a School Climate Specialist in WestEd’s Health & Human Development Program(HHDP), focusing on engaging schools and districts in WestEd’s School Climate & Wellness Partnership (SCWP). Through ongoing coaching, training, and technical assistance, Betz supports client efforts to assess and improve school climate and wellness, with an emphasis on youth voice and sustainability. With more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector—local, regional, national, and international—Betz brings a passion for social justice and building the capacity of education stakeholders to ensure safe, affirming, and inclusive learning environments for all. Most recently, Betz was the Director of Education & Youth Programs at GLSEN, leading national campaigns, programs, and resource development addressing LGBTQ issues in K-12 schools. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Betz earned a BA in English at St. Mary’s College and a MA in gender/cultural studies at Simmons College, and currently serves as a member of the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) Board of Directors. Pronouns: she/her/hers and they/them/theirs | |
| Anthony Eftimeo Assistant Education Director Anti-Defamation League Anthony Eftimeo is the Assistant Education Director for the Anti-Defamation League Pacific Southwest Regional Office, where he oversees the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE INSTITUTE ®. Anthony graduated from Arizona State University with his degree in Psychology. Anthony has also worked for GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) prior to working for ADL. | |
| Dawn Jaeger School Social Worker AEA 267 Dawn Jaeger is a school social worker with AEA 267 in Iowa. Recognized as the 2012 Iowa School Social Worker of the Year, Jaeger has 20 years of experience in the field of bullying prevention and provides training in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Check and Connect, School Wide Information Systems and other culture and climate issues. | |
| Mary Jo McGrath Founder/President McGrath Systems, Inc. Attorney for over 25 years, focusing on education and personnel law. Nationally recognized expert on sexual harassment and sexual abuse in schools, bullying and harassment liability, and teacher performance issues. California's leading expert on teacher termination litigation and employee supervision, evaluation, and discipline. Designer and author of SUCCEED with TRUE-SPEAK Communication, Supervision, Evaluation and Leadership, which produces excellence in management/employee communication, performance and evaluation. Expert consultant to The Governor’s Office, State of California, on the reformation of teacher tenure laws. Past Chair of the U.S. Department of Education Expert Panel on Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools. | |
