It all begins with an idea. Trust the process and the journey!

Speaking Engagements

Are you looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, and compassionate speaker for your next event?
I bring years of experience as a social worker, IEP advocate, and leader in educational and mental health settings to panels, workshops, podcasts, and professional development trainings.

Topics I Speak On:

  • Mental Health in Schools: Supporting student wellness, resilience, and coping strategies.

  • IEP Advocacy & Special Education: Navigating the IEP process, empowering families, and building collaborative school partnerships.

  • Educational Leadership: Creating inclusive school climates, leading with empathy, and supporting teacher-student-family relationships.

  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Practical strategies for classrooms and communities to build emotional intelligence.

  • Workplace Wellness for Educators: Preventing burnout, managing stress, and building sustainable self-care practices.

Why Book Me?

I combine clinical expertise, advocacy experience, and leadership insight to deliver engaging and practical talks. My goal is always to inspire, inform, and leave audiences with strategies they can put into action.

#bethesocialworkmovement Interwith with Lequita Brooks’s Social Impact Sundays.

Interview discussing authenticity and being intentional personally and professionally.

Interview with Goddesses of Social Work Podcast.

In preperation of Uplifting Melanin Queens, Affirming Our Presence, Behavioral Conference in Plano, Texas June 20-23, 2024, Dr. Gayle discusses her session topic ~ Role Clarity: Be a P.I.O.N.E.E.R. In this interview, Dr. Gayle explains the importance of coming out of the background of who you are and becoming a pioneer in the field of social work.