MSPA Lobby Night - January 28, 2019
MSPA Lobby Night will be held January 28th from 6:00-8:00 PM. For more information, please see our Events Page or
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January 9, 2019 Board of Education Testimony
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MCSPA Co-Presidents, Amy Cannava and Kevin Riley, presented testimony to Montgomery County's Board of Education (BOE) requesting an increase of MCPS school psychologists to better address students' social-emotional and mental health needs. For more information from their testimony, see the article published by Bethesda Magazine. #BecauseUMatter
2018-2019 School Psychologist of the Year: Jeanne McCormack
It is an honor to recognize one of our outstanding colleagues, Jeanne McCormack, for MCSPA School Psychologist of the Year. Mrs. McCormack has been practicing school psychology for the last six years with MCPS. The glowing recommendations provided by her colleagues demonstrate that she exemplifies the professional qualities of our occupation. As one colleague shared, “her teams routinely praise her wealth of knowledge and her dedication to the profession… [S]he often goes above and beyond the routine duties of her position to support the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of her students.” The Administrative Team and Counseling Department at Quince Orchard High School, “admire her knowledge, wisdom, decisiveness, and passion and enthusiasm she has for her work.”
In addition to supporting students, staff, and families at Quince Orchard High School and Fields Road Elementary Mrs. McCormack is a leader and pioneer in advocating for the School Psychologist profession within MCPS. During her two year tenure as co-president of Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA). In 2017, she conceptualized the First Annual Mental Health Fair, which helped raise awareness regarding the innumerable ways in which MCPS School Psychologists promote the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of its students.
Mrs. McCormack is truly an exemplary colleague and a valuable asset to Montgomery County Public Schools.
In addition to supporting students, staff, and families at Quince Orchard High School and Fields Road Elementary Mrs. McCormack is a leader and pioneer in advocating for the School Psychologist profession within MCPS. During her two year tenure as co-president of Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA). In 2017, she conceptualized the First Annual Mental Health Fair, which helped raise awareness regarding the innumerable ways in which MCPS School Psychologists promote the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of its students.
Mrs. McCormack is truly an exemplary colleague and a valuable asset to Montgomery County Public Schools.
Fall 2018 Member Spotlight
We honor and congratulate Penny Drew for celebrating her 35 years of service in MCPS! To view Penny's spotlight, click here.
Spring 2018 Member Spotlight
The MCSPA Newsletter committee is proud to feature Mr. Matthew (Matt) Kamins in the Spring 2018 Spotlight for his longevity and invaluable contributions to psychologists, psychological services, students, and school teams across Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). To view Matt’s Spotlight in its entirety, click here.
In Memoriam
We recently lost one of our most treasured school psychologists. Penny Peterson was absolutely beautiful inside and out. She was a sometime model, actress, and dancer; a loving mother, grandmother, and wife; the life of the party; and a fierce advocate for children. Here is the tribute that fellow psychologist Matthew Kamins gave at her memorial service.
Call to Action
In February, the Montgomery County School Psychologist Association joined hundreds of national organizations, local organizations, and individuals who endorsed Call for Action to Prevent Gun Violence in the United States of America, which provides clear guidelines and recommendations for preventing violence in our schools.
Our Purpose:
- To promote and maintain the highest standards of professional practice for the provision of psychological services as set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
- To encourage and facilitate discussion by psychologists on matters of professional interest and help secure conditions which promote the greatest effectiveness in the practice of school psychology.
- To advocate for the interests of children through school psychology as a science and profession.
- To provide input to Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education, Leadership and Administration to assist children in meeting or exceeding performance and achievement standards.
- To establish a liaison and encourage effective collaboration with other professions and professional agencies concerned with education and well-being of children.