#CEESA2026 Speaker Spotlight: Kristin Moffitt & Paula de Leon Diaz
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Meet Kristin Moffitt & Paula de Leon Diaz at CEESA 2026
In March 2026, international educators will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria for the 36th Annual CEESA Conference, held at the Grand Hotel Millennium. Among this year’s most practice-driven and relevant contributors are Kristin Moffitt and Paula de Leon Diaz, the expert team behind Behaviour Solutions Lab.
Together, Kristin and Paula bring decades of experience supporting educators, students, and families through evidence-based, compassionate approaches to behavior, inclusion, and well-being. Their work focuses on helping schools move away from reactive responses and toward proactive, skill-building systems that support all learners.
At CEESA 2026, they will deliver a full-day pre-conference workshop and multiple conference sessions designed to give educators immediately usable strategies grounded in behavior science.
About the Speakers
Kristin Moffitt began her career over 20 years ago in Minnesota public schools as a special education teacher. After moving into international education, she has held roles as a Learning Support Teacher and Student Support Services Coordinator in Croatia and Switzerland. In August 2025, Kristin will join Frankfurt International School Wiesbaden as Inclusion Coordinator. As a consultant with Behaviour Solutions Lab, she works closely with schools to implement practical, inclusive behavior supports.
Paula de Leon Diaz is the Founder and CEO of Behaviour Solutions Lab. With a background in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis, Paula is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with advanced degrees from Penn State University, Pepperdine University, and the University of Oregon. She has extensive experience supporting neurotypical learners, autistic individuals, and students with ADHD, always emphasizing individualized, strengths-based approaches to behavior and learning.
Pre-Conference Highlight
Positive Behavior Supports and Strategies in the Classroom
Location: Anglo-American School of Sofia
This full-day pre-conference workshop led by Kristin Moffitt and Paula de Leon Diaz is a cornerstone learning opportunity at CEESA 2026.
Designed for educators seeking effective, inclusive solutions to everyday classroom challenges, this session focuses on Tier 1 behavior supports rooted in the fundamentals of behavior science. Participants will explore how to respond to common behaviors—such as task avoidance, impulsivity, or frequent disruptions—while supporting students with ADHD, autism, and executive functioning challenges.
Educators will leave with tools that promote inclusion, reduce classroom disruptions, and create calmer, more positive learning environments that support long-term behavioral growth.
Conference Sessions with Kristin Moffitt & Paula de Leon Diaz
Decoding Behavior: From Behavior to Executive Function – A Practical Guide for Teachers
Location: Grand Hotel Millennium
This session connects observable classroom behaviors to executive function skills and provides evidence-based strategies educators can use to teach and support those skills effectively.
Masking and Burnout in Autism: What Educators Need to Know
Location: Grand Hotel Millennium
An in-depth exploration of masking and autistic burnout, with practical strategies for creating psychologically safe classrooms that prioritize student well-being.
Autism in Girls: Understanding, Identifying, and Supporting Neurodivergent Learners
Location: Grand Hotel Millennium
This workshop highlights how neurodivergence often presents differently in girls and offers classroom strategies to improve identification, support, and inclusion.
From Dysregulation to Co-regulation: How to Address Big Emotions in the Classroom
Location: Grand Hotel Millennium
Educators will learn how co-regulation strategies can support emotional regulation while maintaining engagement and learning in diverse classroom settings.
Why Attend Their Sessions at CEESA 2026?
Kristin Moffitt and Paula de Leon Diaz are known for translating complex behavioral research into practical classroom tools. Their sessions are especially valuable for teachers, learning support teams, counselors, and school leaders seeking inclusive, proactive approaches to behavior and well-being.
The pre-conference workshop offers a unique opportunity for deep learning and hands-on application, setting the foundation for the entire CEESA 2026 experience.
Join us in Sofia from March 12–14, 2026, and be part of a conference that equips educators to support every learner with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
CEESA 2026 is made possible thanks to the generous support of CEESA’s partners and VIP members: the Office of Overseas Schools, Insurance Services International, International Schools Services, Clements Worldwide and ISAM360.
