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{youtube}TSVLe_DM29w{/youtube} In 1991, the OSPA Executive Board established the School Psychologist of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize one school psychologist each year who provides outstanding service delivery within the practitioner realm. It is required that at least seventy-five percent of a candidate's time be spent providing school psychological services to students, teachers, and parents, typically in a school setting. Nominees must be OSPA members and are nominated by a regional association. The recipient of the Ohio School Psychologist of the Year Award then becomes Ohio's nominee for the National School Psychologist of the Year Award, presented by NASP at its Annual Convention. The Ohio School Psychologists Association Executive Board is honored to present the Fall 2020 School Psychologist of the Year, Amy Such. Amy graduated with her Psychology Specialist Degree from Cleveland State University. After a short time at the Fairfield County ESC, Amy found her home at Cleveland Metropolitan School District, where she has worked since 2000. Along with her usual caseload, Amy serves as a union delegate and on the TDES mentoring committee, supervises practicum and intern students, and works as a new psychologist mentor. Most recently, Amy has become a strong advocate for staff and student wellness at Joseph Gallagher School. She worked to create a fitness club for staff; brought yoga, mindfulness and coping skills supports into her building by collaborating with Zenworks, a Cleveland nonprofit; participates in LifeActs community walks for suicide prevention; and worked with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to organize a mobile food truck so her students would have access to fresh, healthy foods. She is also a part time instructor at Cleveland State University, teaching the Home-School Collaboration and Support class, skills in which she is uniquely qualified.
{youtube}FkcBd5riqNE{/youtube} The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the accomplishments of school psychologists in the first five years of their career. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to the practice and promotion of school psychology, research, and advocacy. Membership in local, state, and national organizations, presentation of research at professional conferences, and participation in volunteer and advocacy events are considered. The Ohio School Psychologists Association Executive Board is honored to present the Fall 2020 Early Career Award to Emma Stowers. Emma completed her Educational Specialist degree at the University of Kentucky, completing her internship and first employment in Brookville Local Schools, outside of Dayton. During those first few years, as the sole psychologist for her district, Emma managed her Preschool-grade 12 caseload, helped develop MTSS processes, was a member of the district leadership team, participated in the district’s Whole Child Advisory Council, and worked as the Varsity Swim team head coach. Those leadership skills, relationships, and experiences were tested when Emma supported her students and staff through two crises. In May 2019, Brookville was devastated by tornado, with the school building and many area homes severely damaged. A few months later, in August 2019, students and staff were impacted by the shooting in the Oregon District of Dayton. Emma was able to provide social emotional crisis response, keeping track of students and staff needing resources, risk assessments, and intervention. Emma has since moved to Fairborn City Schools, and is managing starting in a new district in the midst of a pandemic.
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