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In the Cartwright School District, every campus will have a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with an embedded Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) component. The purpose of SEL is to help students identify, manage, and regulate their emotions and behaviors. Students are taught tools and strategies such as mindfulness and breathing exercises to allow them to effectively cope and express themselves productively. Additionally, classroom and schoolwide strategies like Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) and “calm corners” reinforce individual skills while also creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
As an administrator and educator, Dr. Carlos Perez has served in settings that span the K-12 spectrum, as well as district-level administration. His teaching experience includes elementary and middle school teachers as well as being a former high school assistant principal and elementary principal in Anaheim, California. Through this unique set of experiences, Dr. Perez has developed a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities of each school type and developmental stage of elementary and middle school students. But more importantly, leading in these systems has helped him foster knowledge and practice of supporting the adults who support these students.
Dr. Carlos Perez
Dr. Carlos Perez
Director of Safe Schools and Social Emotional Learning
Kayla Click, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Coordinator
Kayla Click comes to Cartwright after working many years as a school social worker. She has worked previously with different behavioral health agencies with a focus on behavior modifications and mental health with children and adolescents. Kayla is an Arizona native who’s focus is on helping each scholar reach their full potential and to educate the community on the importance of mental health.
Cartwright School District #83 Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS)
Social Emotional Learning Specialists are Social Workers and Counselors who are uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self management, and social skills. SELS understand and promote success for today’s diverse students. From welcoming students in the morning to implementing interventions and supports, an SELS day is filled with supporting ALL students and families.
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