Student Association of School Psychology
UConn SASP Mission Statement:
The Student Association of School Psychology at the University of Connecticut‘s Neag School of Education (UConn SASP) is a graduate student organization with the formal purpose to: (a) increase student collaboration and dissemination of evidence-based practices and research; (b) provide professional development; (c) engage in outreach, advocacy, and service to the community; (d) keep students abreast of current opportunities and initiatives in the field; and (e) promote systemic social justice and anti-racism.
Virtual or in-person meetings are held every four to six weeks to discuss SASP projects, programmatic concerns, and broader issues in the field of school psychology. UConn SASP seeks to fulfill this mission through engaging in activities such as the following:
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Invite practitioners to share their expertise on various areas of practice
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Disseminate social justice resource lists with recommended media
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Coordinate interview day for new applicants to the program
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Plan program social events for current students, including an annual NASP social event with current students and alumni
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Manage a mentoring program to support incoming students
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Promote awareness of school psychology, such as by engaging in the NASP Exposure Project with undergraduate and high school students
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Manage Twitter and other related social media accounts to distribute program-level and field-related news and trainings
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Engage in conversations around social justice and anti-racism via events such as the annual NASP Social Justice Book Read
The executive board of SASP is responsible for fulfilling these objectives to the best of their ability through collaboration, program leadership, and faculty consultation. The board welcomes both MA/6th Year and PhD students across all stages of the program.
Current members of the SASP Executive Board include:
President: Sierra Trudel
Vice President: Mykelle Coleman
Treasurer: Brenna Fitzmaurice
Secretary: Alyssa Bunyea
Service Coordinator: Gina Norman
Faculty Advisor: Tamika La Salle, PhD
Email: uconnsasp@gmail.com
Facebook: UConnSASP
