KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

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Executive Board

The KASP Executive Board exists to ensure the functioning of the organization.  Board members are largely volunteers.  Meeting at least quarterly, the board reviews the organization budget, plans the conference(s) and other professional learning opportunities, monitors legislative action, and advocates for the organization's mission and its membership in training, resource, and action.

When you renew(ed) your membership, you are asked if you're interested in board service. We'll use that information to solicit self and other nominations for the ballot to be voted on at the general membership meeting at Convention.  There other positions which are not part of the election process as well.

If there's a particular position you're interested in or want further information about this important service to our profession, please email the Past-President, and they will give you the scoop on what the commitment, and rewards, are! The Past President prepares the coming year's ballot so can help you understand that process as well.



President

Amy Drinnon



Amy is the Director of School Psychology and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Fort Hays State University.


President-Elect

Brittany Vigilius



Brittany is a school psychologist for Derby Public Schools.



Past President

Lina Kitson



Lina is a school psychologist in the Olathe Public School District. 



Secretary

Angie Howard


Angie is an Instructor for the School Psychology Program at Fort Hays State University 


Editor

Mandy Thomsen


Mandy is a School Psychologist for Coffey County Special Education Cooperative in Burlington.



Associate Editor

Cori Bohnenblust



Treasurer

Julie Zollinger


School psychologist for West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative and adjunct instructor at Fort Hays State University.


Communications Director

Mandy Cundy


Mandy is the Special Education Coordinator for the Ark Valley Special Education Cooperative, which serves the school districts of Valley Center, Sedgwick, and Burrton.






Central Region

Tommie Gonsalez




Northeast Region

  Tyler Kitson


Tyler is a school psychologist in the Olathe Public School District and is the Chair of the NASP Practice Model Committee.



Southeast Region

Susan Severin


Susan is a nationally certified school psychologist with 16 years of experience in public schools, spanning from pre-K through 12th grade. She was honored with the School Psychologist of the Year award in Kansas in 2022. Currently, Susan is in her second year with the Specialized Learning Services (SLS) team at Greenbush: Education Service Center.





Western Region 

Lakyn Mackley


Lakyn is a school psychologist for the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center.


Conference Chair

Lenae Kaus


Lenae is a school psychologist for the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative.


Government & Public Relations

Jonathan Smeeton


Jonathan is a school psychologist for Reno County.



NASP Delegate

Brandi Duskie


Brandi is a school psychologist for the LCNCK in Concordia

CPD Coordinator

Jim Persinger


Jim is Professor Emeritus and former director of the School Psychology Program at Emporia State University. He now serves as Assistant Director of Interlocal 614 Eudora/Baldwin City/Wellsville.


Webmaster

  Tyler Kitson


Tyler is a school psychologist in the Olathe Public School District and is the Chair of the NASP Practice Model Committee.



Executive Manager

Melissa Sullivan


Melissa is a school psychologist in the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative.



Trainer Representative

Kaira Hayes



Dr. Kaira Hayes is an associate professor of school psychology in ESU's Department of Psychology.



Student Representative


Maley Palmer



Maley is a student at Emporia State University.

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