UTK School Psychology

Thank you to the people for making me your choice for the @UTKGradSchool ‘s Thee-Minute Thesis Competition!

We finished National School Psychology Week by painting the rock! #NSPW2020 @nasponline @TASPonline @UTKGradSchool @UTKCEHHS

National Psychology Week is here!🥳 Time to foster personal growth and achievement, recognize the outstanding contributions of staff and students, and spread awareness of school psychologists’ role in helping children thrive! Tips/Resources bit.ly/2OCz7Sl #SPAW2020

Today's #SPAW2020 "A" theme is Awareness. The professional conditions and systems within which school psychologists work determine the scope/efficiency of service delivery. The NASP Practice Model defines how systems support comprehensive service delivery: bit.ly/3eOeuiv

Regardless of the outcome of the 2020 election, we have much to do to heal and move forward as a nation. Our statement provides recommendations for how educators and other adults can support children and youth in the days and months ahead: bit.ly/31W6AOP #NASPadvocates

Joe Biden highlights the nation’s lack of school psychologists: politifact.com/factchecks/201…

Our Government and Professional Relations committee created a Voter Education Guide to provide you with information about the voting rules and processes in your state and how to find out what issues will be on your ballot: bit.ly/3dC5NY8 #NASPadvocates

Diversity in the profession of school psychology has been a consistent issue. To better serve our students, it is critical that we as a field, are sure to promote diversity & racial/ethnic justice. Take a look at these astonishing facts!

KLASS Center Clinic Re-Opening Phase 1 klass.utk.edu/2020/07/06/kla…

Advancing social justice is a NASP strategic goal and an ethical principle for school psychologists who serve on the frontlines of advocacy for all children. Each of us has a role in ending racism and violence in this country. 📄 bit.ly/3dgtELU #NASPadvocates

We stand in solidarity with the protests that have swept the US after the murder of George Floyd. We will take this day to reflect on things we need to learn to better support the cause. #BlackOutTuesday

Spend some time reading to your children. There are great benefits for both of you. klass.utk.edu/2020/04/21/imp…

what a great day spending time with school psychs from @KnoxSchools and @UTKSchool_Psych talking about advocacy with @karioyen #knoxvilleschoolpsychfamily

We had the pleasure of presenting at NASP 2020 last week! Looking forward to NASP 2021!

Dr. Richardson, Margaret and Alex presented at the TASP Community of Practice meeting Tuesday night! Their topic was executive functioning skills; specifically, what they are, how to assess them, and some interventions to help the students who have these deficits.

Thank you to Dr. Richardson for presenting about assessment and intervention of executive skills at our East TN Community of Practice!

According to @usnews #schoolpsychologists ranks🥈 in Best Social Services Jobs. Jobs are ranked according to their ability to offer an elusive mix of factors. Where school psychologists rank in the Best 100 Jobs in the U.S. may shock you ➡ bit.ly/2R11ADm #NASPadvocates

@UTKSchool_Psych Congratulations UTK School Psychologists! You are entering a profession that will bring you tremendous satisfaction! Current practitioners also look forward to what you have to share as you enter our workforce! Your TASP President

So proud of our graduates who were awarded their Masters and PhD degrees at the hooding ceremony!

Presented at the TASP fall conference earlier this week 🤓 My research received a 2nd place award from the practitioners in attendance! I learned a lot and met many new people, and I can’t wait to do it all again at Midsouth next year!