Meet the SEL Work Team
Mission of SEL Work Team
The SEL Work team is a dedicated, representative group of individuals whose task is to lead a coordinated approach and continuous improvement of school wide SEL implementation.
Natasha Moon, PhD
Natasha Moon, PhD, NCC, LPC, CCMHC, ACS, serves as a Counseling Coordinator II in the Division of Wrap Around Services at DeKalb County School District. Her roles over the past 20+ years include teacher, counselor, and lead counselor. Dr. Moon presents at state and local conferences on SEL and its benefits along with topics that support overall mental health wellness. She is a member of several professional organizations staying abreast of current trends and best practices that impact students’ social-emotional development and has experience as an adjunct professorDr. Moon takes great pride in being part of the Social Emotional Learning Team, recognizing that SEL skills are crucial for nurturing children into positive, responsible, and self-aware individuals. In an ever-diversifying world, the classroom is the place where students are often first exposed to people who hail from a range of different backgrounds, hold differing beliefs, and have unique capabilities.
As the counseling coordinator, Dr. Moon understands the critical importance of raising awareness about social-emotional learning (SEL) among staff, parents, and the wider community. By providing students with more chances to develop their SEL skills, they become more adept at handling relationships, emotions, and various challenges. This forward-thinking strategy not only enhances their academic performance and personal development but also cultivates a supportive and positive school environment that benefits all stakeholders.
Dena McTyre
Dena McTyre is a counseling coordinator with 10 years of experience supporting school counselors and leaders through one-to-one coaching, consultation, webinars and events. With a specialization in virtual education and passion for college and career readiness, Dena is motivated by the mission to ensure high school graduates have the content knowledge, skills, habits and dispositions in multiple subjects to be successful in their future endeavors. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is crucial because it helps children identify their feelings, understand and communicate with others, build strong relationships, and make empathetic decisions. These life skills go beyond academic subjects and play a vital role in their overall development. Additionally, SEL can lead to better self-awareness, improved academic achievement, and positive behaviors both in and out of the classroom, which better prepares scholars with the tools they need to attain their postsecondary goals. Dena is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.
Dr. Shannon L. Crosslin
Dr. Shannon Crosslin, Ed.D, NCC, NCSC, LPC, ACS, CPCS serves as a Counseling Coordinator III in DeKalb County School District, under the Division of Wrap Around Services. Dr. Crosslin received a Bachelor of Arts/Elementary Education from Southern University A & M College, Master of Science in Counseling/Psychology from Troy State University and Doctor of Education/Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.
As a Counseling Coordinator Dr. Crosslin’s role is to provide leadership, advocacy and collaboration at the school, district, and state levels to ensure the development, implementation, and assessment of school counseling programs. With over twenty years of Counseling experience in education and mental health services Dr. Crosslin has advocated and collaborated to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program standards to the academic, career and social-emotional development of all students.
Alethia Love
Alethia Love serves as Counseling Coordinator II within the Division of Wrap Around Services in DeKalb County School District. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University, a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from the University of West Georgia, and an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership from Mercer University.
With over three decades of experience in education, Alethia has worked as a Professional School Counselor at the elementary level and Lead Counselor at the high school level. She plays a critical role in providing leadership and support to Professional School Counselors, ensuring the implementation of a Comprehensive School Counseling Plan to benefit all students. Alethia’s passion lies in assisting students to successfully navigate their educational journey and graduate with a clear plan for their future endeavors. Her active involvement in professional affiliations allows her to stay informed on the latest developments in student support, enhancing her ability to make a meaningful impact on student success.
Torri Hornsby-Griffin
Dr. Torri Hornsby-Griffin, Ph.D., LPC, holds the position of Title IV Prevention Liaison within the Wrap Around Services Division of the DeKalb County School District. With over 25 years of experience as a mental health practitioner, educator, teacher, and trainer, Dr. Hornsby-Griffin is dedicated to fostering safe and healthy learning environments for the students and staff of DCSD.
She strategically collaborates with community partners and school departments to develop and implement initiatives that promote mental health and personal well-being among DCSD’s staff, students, and their families. Dr. Hornsby-Griffin obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emory University, her Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from the University of West Georgia, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education from Georgia State University.