2026 Workshop Host: Susan Antico

Susan Antico is a North Andover, Massachusetts native who earned her M.Ed. in Clinical Psychology from American International College and her B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, from Westfield State College.

She began her career as an outpatient clinical therapist, working primarily with adolescents and young adults. In 1994, she moved to Hampton, New Hampshire, where she began serving as a school counselor at Marston School. During her distinguished career, Susan was named New Hampshire School Counselor of the Year (2007–2008).

Throughout her time in SAU 90, she held several key leadership roles, including Responsive Classroom Consultant, Bully Prevention District Coordinator, and Mentor District Coordinator. After 27 years as a school counselor, she retired from the role and transitioned into a consulting position with the Hampton School District, where she is currently completing her fifth year.

Susan is also an active community member and was inducted into the Hampton Rotary Club.

Workshop 2

Decoding the Digital Shift: Leading the Anxious Generation

This workshop will leverage Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation to provide us with a deeper understanding of the mental health crisis facing Generation Z (born roughly 1996-2012) and to explore how we, as leaders and mentors, can foster a more resilient, focused, and emotionally healthy environment. The “Great Rewiring of Childhood “occurred between 2010 and 2015 and marked two significant changes. They include the decline of play-based learning and the rise of the virtual world.