Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the VIRTUAL option to their schedule. Session Length This is a 1-hour and 50-minute session. If you add this session to your schedule, you will not be able to add other morning breakout sessions to your schedule. Session Description Approximately 1 in 2 people will experience trauma in their lifetime, which can profoundly impact learning. This session explores the effects of trauma, how it may present in an academic setting, and how faculty can respond effectively. Additionally, research highlights the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, both of which can shape students’ experiences and access to education. Participants will gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to create an inclusive learning environment that supports engagement, self-regulation, and equitable opportunities for all students.
Dr. Courtney Smith-Nelson is the lead mathematics instructor at the Ozarks Tech Richwood Valley campus. She holds bachelor's degrees in mathematics and Spanish, a master's degree in mathematics education, and a doctorate of education in educational leadership. She has 15 years of... Read More →
While I have been in my current role as Title IX Assistant Coordinator since 2023, I have worked at OTC since 2017 as an adjunct instructor and victim advocate. I am passionate about helping students overcome barriers to academic and personal success. I have a master's degree in clinical... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC 139
