When Behavior Gets in the Way of Learning: Building Resilience Through Everyday Practice
A practical panel conversation about helping students navigate challenges at school, at home, and with peers
When a student is struggling to manage emotions, relationships, or setbacks, it can show up as behavior that disrupts learning—for the student and for the classroom. Educators are often left asking: What’s underneath this behavior, and what can we do that will help?
Join experienced practitioners Renee Solis and Ashley Wright for a practical conversation about helping students build the skills to navigate challenges and be more ready to learn. They’ll share what they’ve learned from working with young people and how they use resilience-building approaches to support students facing difficulties at school, at home, and with friends.
Free webinar for educators
Thursday, Oct 29th 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 MT | 2:00 CT | 3:00 ET
In this webinar:
This is a conversation about the day-to-day work of supporting students—not a one-size-fits-all answer. Bring your questions and join us. We’ll explore:
- What student behavior may be communicating about the challenges a young person is facing
- How teaching practical resilience skills can help students respond to setbacks and difficult situations
- Ways to support students whose experiences outside the classroom affect their readiness to learn
- What practitioners have found helpful when using resilience-building approaches in real school settings
You’ll also learn about free tools and resources available to Mississippi educators that can support this work with students.
Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, social worker, administrator, interventionist, or other education professional, this session is designed to give you practical ideas you can put to work with students immediately.
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Thursday October 29th, 2026 at
12:00 – 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 MT | 2:00 CT | 3:00 ET
Meet the panelists
Ashley Wright
Ashley Wright was born and raised in Houston, TX and has been an educator since 2008. She graduated from Sam Houston State University and currently serves as a certified school counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her experience as an elementary classroom teacher helped her realize students were having endless challenges dealing with home, school, and peers. Inspired to serve more students, she became a school counselor, connecting with them both at school and in the community. This role allowed her to provide broader social-emotional support, equipping students with tools to build resilience and stronger relationships.
Ashley’s commitment to fostering inclusive and comprehensive educational programs has made a significant impact on countless students, families, and educators at the national level. Her exemplary efforts were recognized when she was honored as a 2022 American School Counselor of the Year Finalist and the 2021 Texas School Counselor of the Year. In addition to school counseling, Ashley Wright serves as a national speaker and advocate of the profession to teach students and educators to embrace diversity, increase self-esteem, build character, and maintain resilience. It is her divine belief that “Every human being has the unlimited potential to make positive change in one’s life.”
Rene Solis
Rene is a Program Facilitator with CHOICES Prevention Programs, for Tulare County Office of Education. He has dedicated over 20 years to education, specializing in mental health, suicide prevention, and social-emotional learning for children and adolescents. Much of his work has focused on supporting underprivileged youth, addressing the unique challenges they face, and ensuring they have access to critical resources and emotional support. Rene’s extensive experience includes collaborating with school districts and communities to promote mental wellness, provide critical interventions, and implement programs that foster emotional resilience and awareness. He is passionate about making a lasting impact on the well-being of all students, particularly those in underserved communities, by creating supportive environments that encourage open discussions around mental health and well-being.
Ashley Wright
Jason Johnson is a licensed school psychologist and Director of Training & Research for WhyTry, where he consults and trains educators nationwide on resilience-based strategies to support student success. A nationally recognized expert in resilience education, he has spoken at hundreds of conferences and led WhyTry program implementations in schools, healthcare, corporate settings, and the U.S. Military. Passionate about helping students overcome challenges, Jason is dedicated to creating a culture of resilience in education.
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Come spend part of your afternoon with us and other educators for a practical, encouraging conversation about some of the biggest challenges facing schools today:
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