1987
During my presidency we began a Multicultural Affairs Task Force which was approved by the Executive Board as a standing committee. I’m glad to see it still exists stronger than ever! A Past Presidents Council was also started and continued for a few short years with a newsletter (ending in 1996 as far as I can tell). OSPA was a joy to be involved in due to the colleagues who enhanced my knowledge of the profession. It allowed me to become active in NASP and also ISPA (International School Psychology Association). I retired in 1997 and went on to do volunteer work with tutoring students—teaching adult education at a library. My daughter and son provided us with six grandchildren, now three of them are in college. The sadness of my life occurred with the sudden death of my husband, Chuck, in 2002 as a result of surgery error. He was with me at several ISPA Colloquiums. I receive the OSPA newsletter which provides such excellent professional information. Also, I continue to join CASP (Cleveland Association of School Psychologists). Becoming a school psychologist later in life and continuing for 25 years was a wonderful experience!
